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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet City Council - 05/17/2005CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 17, 2005 Corpus Christi AiI-AmedcaCity 11:45 A.M. - Proclamation declaring May 21, 2005 as "Beach to Bey Relay Marathon Day' Proclamation declaring May 8-15, 2005 as "Jewish Heritage Week' Proclamation declaring May 16-18, 2005 as "'MunlclpaJ Leadership tot Disconnected Youth Project Week' Goodwill Ambasadors: "People to People" Middle School Group Swearing-in ceremony ot newly appointed Board, Commission and Committee Members "At Your Service Award", City Staff Recognition AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD MAY 17, 2005 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC NOTICE - THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council at approximately 12:00 p.m. or at the end of the Council Meeting, whichever is earlier. Please speak into the microphone located at the podlum and ~tate your narne and address. Your presentation will be limited to three minutes. If you have a petJtion or other inforrnation pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. Si Usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su ingl¢s es limitado, habr~ un int¢rprete ingl¢s-espat~ol an todas las juntas del Concillo para ayudarle. Persons wifh disabil~'es who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary's office (at 361-880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. A. Mayor Henry Garrett to call the meeting to order. B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Darrell Tomasek, Lexington Baptist Church. 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 Henry Gan'eft Mayor Pro Tern Brent Chesney Council Members: Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill Kelly Rex Kinnison John E. Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa __ Agenda Regular Council Meeting May17,2005 Page 2 E. MINUTES: 1. Approval of Regular Meeting of May 10, 2005. (Attachment # 1) F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2) Board of Adjustment Building Code Board of Appeals Building Standards Board Commission on Children and Youth Water Shore Advisory Committee G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items ara listed as motions, resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council will use a different method of adoption from the one listed; may finally pass an ordinance by adopting it as an emergency measure rather than a two reading ordinance; or may modify the action specified. A motion to reconsider may be made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein for raconsideretion and action on any raconsiderad item. CONSENT AGENDA Notice to the Public The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Council Member or a citizen, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. CONSENT MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS. ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (At this point the Council will vote on all mo~Jons, resolutions and ordinances not removed for individual consideration) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Ref~ lo legend at t~e end of t~e agenda summary) Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17,2005 Page 3 Motion approving the purchase of two (2) Sedes IV, tractor loader backhoes, one (1) three cubic yard. articulating wheel loader and one (1) mini track excavator from the following companies, for the following amounts, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0078- 05 for a total of $275,273.51 based on Iow bid and Iow bid meeting specifications. The equipment will be used bythe Water, Storm Water and Wastawater Departments_ Three of the recommended items are replacements and one is an addition to the fleet. (Attachment # 3) Waukesha Pearce Ind. Corpus Christi. Texas Item Nos.: 1,2 & 3 $226,367.51 J.C_ Brown, Inc. Comus Chdsti. Texas Item No.: 4 $48,906 Grand Total: $275,273.51 Motion approving a twenty-four month supply agreement with Coastal Sweeping Service. of Corpus Christi, Texas for street sweeping services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0073- 05. based on Iow bid, for an estimated two-year expenditure of $532,788.69 of which $55,498.83 is budgeted for FY 2004-2005. The service will be administered by the Storm Water Department. Funds have been requested by the Storm Water Department in FY 2005-2006. (Attachment # 4) Motion approving the purchase of six tractors and one flail mower from the following companies for the following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0094-O5, based on Iow bid, for a total amount of $211,462. These items are purchased for the Parks and Recreation Department and Storm Water Department. All items are replacements to the fleet. Funds are available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund and the Park Operations Budget of the General Fund. (Attachment # 5) Gulf Tractors CorDus Chdsti, Texas Bid Items 1, 2, and 4 $92,674 Coastal Plains Comus Chdsti, Texas Bid Item 3 $118,788 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Rear {o legend al ~e end ot' Ihe agenda summary) Grand Total $211,462 Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17,2005 Page 4 10. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a Title V grant application to the State of Texas, Office of the Govemor, Cdminal Justice Division, in the amount of $105,389 for language interpreters, local mileage, equipment, and office space for the Municipal Juvenile Court and Juvenile Assessment Center, with a City match of $54.291 in the No. 1020 General Fund for a total project cost of $159.680. (Attachment # 6) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $55,371 from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. (Attachment # 7) Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $55,371 from the Corporation for National and Community Service in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. (Attachment # 7) Ordinance appropriating $196,385 from City Hall Bond Fund 3160, transferring to and appropriating in Library Capital Improvement Program Fund 3210 for the Northwest Library Expansion; amending FY 2004-2005 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance 026188 by increasing appropriations by $392,770. (Attachment # 8) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Solka Nava Tomo Architects, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $196,385 for the No~hwest Library Expansion. (BOND ISSUE 2004) (Attachment # 8) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with RS Black Civil Contractors, of Corpus Chdsti, Texas in the amount of $754,179 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation for the Total Base Bid. (Attachment # 9) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Garrett Construction, of Ingleside, Texas in the amount of $126,964.60 for the Padre Island Sand Dollar Pump Station Paving and Landscaping. (Attachment # 10) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Re[~' ~o 16ge~l at ~e end of the agenda summary) Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 5 11. 12.a_ 12.b. 12.c. 13. 14.a. 14.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Bddges Specialties, Inc., of Corpus Chdsti, Texas in the amount of $37,250 for the Water Laboratory Pre-Engineered Storage Building. (Attachment # 11) Ordinance appropriating $22,383.36 from unappropriated interest earnings into the Bayfront Aris and Sciences 1994B Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3121 for Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project; amending the FY 2004- 2005 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $22,383.36. (Attachment # 12) Ordinance appropriating $115,349.78 from unappropriated interest earnings into the Convention Center 2002 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3181 for Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project; amending the Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $115,349.78. (Attachment # 12) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 12 (final) with Moorhouse/Beecroff, Joint Venture, LLC, of Corpus Chdsti, Texas in the amount of $227,782 for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project for various architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and other modifications. (Attachment # 12) Resolution reaffirming financial policies adopted by Resolution No. 023319 and providing a policy to maintain the fund balance for the General Fund at an adequate level. (Attachment # 13) Motion approving the Transmission and Gdd Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Alty Enterprises, Inc., owner and developer of Greystone Unit 1 subdivision located south of Slough Road east of Rodd Field Road for the installation of 1,143 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water grid main. (Attachment # 14) Ordinance appropriating $55,900 from the Artedal Transmission and Gdd Main Trust Fund No. 4030-540450 to pay developer reimbursement request for the installation of 1,143 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water gdd main to develop Greystone Unit 1 subdivision. (Attachment # 14) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at Itte end of ~'~e agenda s~mmary) Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 6 15.a. 15.b. 16.a. 16.b. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public headng amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Chdsti (q'he City") by adopting the Corpus Christi Future Land Use Plan and amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan (Ordinance 025251) for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; establishing a unified Future Land Use and Transportation Plan for coordination of land use, zoning, subdivision development and capital improvements consistent with the public interest; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City. (Attachment # 15) First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Chdsti ("The City") by adopting the Corpus Chdsti Future Land Use Plan and amending the Corpus Chdsti Urban Transportation Plan (Ordinance 025251) for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; establishing a unified Future Land Use and Transportation Plan for coordination of land use, zoning, subdivision development and capital improvements consistent with the public interest; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City. (Attachment # 15) Public hearing to consider a resolution adopting the Corpus Chdsti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a guide to the Transportation Plan and Oso Parkway Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; establishing a guide for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and for coordination of land use and capital improvements consistent with the public interest. (Attachment # 16) Resolution adopting the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a guide to the Transportation Plan and Oso Parkway Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; establishing a guide for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and for coordination of land use and capital improvements consistent with the public interest. (Attachment # 16) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Re~- to lege~:l at the end of the agenda ~sammary) ZONING CASES: (NONE) Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17,2005 Page 7 PRESENTATIONS: Pub~lc comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. 17. Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report (Attachment # 17) K= REGULAR AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES: 18.a. Motion approving the application from Velocity Games, Inc. to use McGee Beach, McCaughan Park, and temporarily close the following street sections for Velocity Games: (Attachment # 18) (1) East Shoreline Boulevard (northbound)including the parking lane, from Furman Avenue to Park Avenue, maintaining an 18-foot emergency lane on the east side of this section beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21,2005 until Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 12:00 a.m. (2) East Shoreline Boulevard (northbound) from Park Avenue to Coopers Alley, maintaining an 18-foot emergency land and traffic circulation lane on the west side of this section beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21,2005 until Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 12:00 a.m. 18_b. Motion approving the application from Velocity Games, Inc. to waive the requirement of Subsection (a) of Section 49-17 of the City Code of Ordinances that admission shall be free. (Attachment # 18) 19.a. Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Chdsti, Texas, directing Publication of Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Landfill Project); and resolving other matters relating to the subject. (Attachment # 19) 19.b. Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Chdsti, Texas, directing Publication of Notice of Intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Madna Development Project); and resolving other matters relating to the subject_ (Attachment # 19) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Re~- ~ legend at tile en¢l of tJ3e agenda summary) Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 8 20. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATI'ERS NOT SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. IF YOU PI_AN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE SIGN THE FORM AT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (A recording is made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state your name and address. If you have a peEtion or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the Cfly Secretary.) SI usted se dirige a la junta y cree qua su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espa~1ol en la reuni6n de la junta para ayudarle. PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE, EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING. THIS POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. 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 any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive session on the following maffers. 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 otTice. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding fire collective bargaining negotiations, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Re~' i~ legend ak the end of the agenda summary) Agenda Regular Council Meeting May 17, 2005 Page 9 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 active'es of individual Council members and Staff; constituent concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments; scheduling of fufure Council meetings and activfties; and other brief discussions regarding city-related matters. 21. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Consideration of resolutions and actions deemed appropriate by the City Council as to legislative issues before the 79"' Texas Legislature. 22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 23. 24. O. * Upcoming Items MAYOR'S UPDATE COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT: POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 2:00 p.m., May 13, 2005 City Secretary CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end o;' ~e age~:la summarJ) NOTE: The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home Page at www.cctexas.com 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. 1 MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Brent Chesney Council Members: Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Rex Kirin/son Bill Kelly John E. Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott City Staff: City Manager George K. Noe First Asst. City Attorney Jay Reining City Secretary Arrnando Chapa ABS~2qT City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Mr. John B. Smith of First Family Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Garcia. Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 26, 2005. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made: Animal Control Advisory Committee Kendal L. Keyes (Reappointed) Pamela Rhyner (Appointed) Sister City Committee Cecilia Hanna (Appointed) Jodie Polston (Appointed) Arks a~d Cultural Commission Rebecca Esparza (Appointed) Guadalupe "Albert" Garcia (Appointed) Ethics Commission Robert Corrigan (Appointed) Linda Figueroa (Appointed) Park and Recreation Advisory Committee Buddy Sparks (Appointed) Transportation Advisory Committee Grace M_ Gonzalez (Reappointed) MAC Brian Clements (Reappointed) Richard Bailey (Appointed) Intergovernmental Commission on Drag/Alcohol Abuse Jemis S. Molina (Appointed) Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 2 Coastal Bend Council of Governments Council Member Bill Kelly (Reappointed) Council Member Jerry Garcia (Appointed) Mayor Henry Garrett (Reappointed) Council Member Mark Scott (Reappointed) City Manager George K. Noe (Reappointed) Water Supt. Ed Garafla (Reappointed) Clif Moss (Reappointed) Assr City Manager Ron Massey (Reappointed) Asst. City Manager Margie Rose (Reappointed) City Secretary Armando Chapa (Reappointed)* Tom Utter, Special Asst. to the City Manager (Reappointed)* Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez (Reappointed)* Assistant to the City Manager Yvoime Hang (Reappointed)* Fire Chief J.J. Adame (Reappointed) * City Ea*~neer Angel Escobax (Reappointed)* Director of MIS Ogilvie Gericke (Reappointed)* * Alternates Water Resources Advisory Committee Carola Serrato (Reappointed) KLmberly Stockseth (Reappointed) Jon Kd ggans (Reappointed) Council Member Jerry Garcia (Appointed) Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-20). There were no comments from the public or the Council. A motion was made and passed to approve Items 3 through 20, constituting the consent agenda. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3. ORDINANCE NO. 026244 Ordinance appropriating $90,525 fi-om the 2004 State Homeland Security Program Grants from the Texas Engineering Extension Service Fund in the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to upgrade a Bomb Robot used by the Police Bomb Disposal Unit. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. 026245 Ordinance appropriating $498,000 from BFI Waste Services of North America, Inc., in the No. 1020 General Fund for BFI's purchase of the city's landfill equipment; amending the Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 025878 to increase revenues and appropriations by $498,000_ An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 5.a. MOTION NO. 2005-130 Motion authorizing the City Manager or kis designee to accept a Texas Department of Health Grant in the amount of $225,800 for the Health Department Emergency Power Supply project and to execute grant acceptance documents. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 026246 Ordinance appropriating $225,800 from a Texas Department of Health Grant into the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 for the Health Department Emergency Power Supply project; amending the Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $225,800. Aa emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". MOTION NO. 2005-131 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction conWact with Big State Excavation, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $903,160 for the 16-inch Diameter Waterline Loop Connections Segment "A" Weber Road, Segment "B" Chapman Ranch Road, and Segment "C" Old Brownsville Road for the Total Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 4 MOTION NO. 2005-132 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract w/th Big State Excavation, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the mount of $1,027,420 for the Country Club Estates Lift Station Upgrade and Connection to Force Main "C" for the Total Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". MOTION NO. 2005-133 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Jhabores Construction Company, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $425,450 for the Williams Drive Lift Station Wastewater Tnmk Main Manhole Rehabilitation, Phase 1. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 9.a. ORDINANCE NO. 026247 Ordinance appropriating $402,233.80 from the unappropriated interest earnings from Street 2000 Capital Improvement Program Fund 3411B and appropriating $202,169.13 from the unappropriated interest earnings from Street 2001 Capital Improvement Program Fund 3540 for the Cimarron Boulevard Improvements Project, Phases 1 and 2; amending Capital Bud get adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $604,402.93. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Oarrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 9.b. MOTION NO. 2005-134 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Maverick Engineering, of Corpns Christi, Texas in the amount of $1,359,999 for the Cimarron Boulevard Improvements Project as follows: Phase 1 - from Saratoga to Yorktown Pha~e 2 - from Yorktown to Bison The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinrfison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 5 10.a. ORDINANCE NO. 026248 Ordinance appropriating $87,045.36 from the unappropriated miscellaneous revenues from Street Capital Improvement Program Fund 3530, appropriating $201,753.69 from City Hall Capital Improvement Program Fund 3160 and transferring to and appropriating in Street Capital Improvement Program Fund 3530 for the Doddridge Street Improvement Project; mending Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance 026188 by increasing appropriations by $490,552.74. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 10.b. MOTIONNO_ 2005-135 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $670,215 for Doddridge Street Improvements from Ocean Drive to South Staples Street. (BOND ISSUE 2004) The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 11.a. ORDINANCE NO. 026249 Ordinance appropriating $ 536,350 from City Hall Capital Improvement Program Fund 3160, transferring to and appropriating in Street Capital Improvement Program Fund 3530 for the Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project; amending Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $1,072,700. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 6 11.b. MOTION NO. 2005-136 12. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $721,350 for Neighborhood Su-eet Reconstruction along the following streets: (BOND ISSUE 2004) Cluster 1: Riverside Area - behind Calallen High School Cluster 2: Nueces Bay/Buddy Lawrence Area Cluster 3: South Port/Greenwood Area Cluster 5: Holly/Kostoryz Area Cluster 7: Nile Area The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garret-t, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kiimison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". RESOLUTION NO. 026250 Resolution authorizing execution of Agreement with Friends of the Parks, Inc_ regarding Memorial Tree and Bench Program. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kixmison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"_ 13.a. MOTIONNO. 2005-137 Motion approving the Sanitary Sewer Tnmk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Alty Enterprises, owner and developer of Greystone Unit 1 subdivision located south of Slough Road east of Rodd Field Road for the installation of 717 linear feet off-site, 18 -inch PVC sanitary sewer trunk line along Slough Road between Airline Road and Rodd Field Road. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 13.b. ORDINANCE NO. 026251 Ordinance appropriating $226,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No. 4220 to pay Airy Enterprises for the installation of 717 linear feet offsite 18-inch PVC sanitary sewer trunk line as specified in the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Line Construction and Reimbursement Agreement, to develop the Greystone Unit 1 subdivision; subject to approval of the Master Plan Amendment. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 7 14.a. MOTIONNO. 2005-138 Motion approving the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Airy Enterprises, owner and developer of Greystone Unit I subdivision located south of Slough Road east of Rodd Field Road for the installation of 560 linear feet off-site, over-depth sanitary sewer collection line along Slough Road between Rodd Field Road and the west property line of Greystone Unit 1 subdivision. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 026252 15. Ordinance appropriating $126,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No. 5404504220 to pay Airy Enterprises for the installation of 560 linear feet of an offsite, over- depthlS-inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line as specified in the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement, to develop the Greystone Unit 1 subdivision; subject to approval of the Master Plan Amendment. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garreth Cbesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kirmison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". MOTION NO. 2005-139 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferment Agreement with Hogan Development Company, L.P. in the amount of $80,988 for the construction of public concrete sidewalks along Calgary Drive, Las Bfisas Street, Whirlwind Street, Barlovento Street, Calma Street, and Ventoso Street within the Los Vientos at Terra Mar Unit 1 subdivision located south of Wooldridge Road, west of Cayo Del Oso, in accordance with the Platting Ordinance Section V - Required Improvements, Subsection A.3.(b). The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 16.a. MOTIONNO. 2005-140 Motion approving Amendment No. 2 to the Sanitary Sewer Conslzucfion and Reimbursement Agreement with Hogan Development Company, owner and developer, Los Vientos de Terra Mar Unit 1, for construction of Master Plan Lift Station No. 11 and Force Main, to increase the size of the remaining segment of Force Main from 12-inch to 16-inch for approximately 4,565 linear feet from east of Rodd Field Road to Lift Station No. 2 on Wooldridge, at a cost increase of $319,360 and to modify the terms of the agreement. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garreth Chesney, Cooper, G-axcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 8 16_b. ORDINANCE NO. 026253 Ordinance appropriating an additional $319,360 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No. 4220 to pay Hogan Development Company for the design and conslxuction of approximately 4,565 linear feet of 16-inch Force Main and related appurtenances, (Master Plan Lift Station it 11). An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kirmison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 17.a_ MOTIONNO. 2005-141 Motion approving the Sanitary Sewer Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by H/CO Wholesale Distributors, owner and developer ora portion of Lots 10 and 11, all of Lots 12 and 13, Block 11, Saratoga Place subdivision located north of Saratoga Boulevard west of Ayers Street for the installation of 200 linear feet, onsite, oversize, overdepth, 10-inch PVC and 371 linear feet, offsite, oversize, overdepth, 10-inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line along the west side of Ayers Street, connecting to an existing sanitary sewer line installed by the City approximately 371 feet south of the southern limits of the subdivision. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". 17.b. ORDINANCE NO. 026254 Ordinance appropriating $49,919.24 fxom the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No. 5404504220 to pay HICO Wholesale Distributors for the installation of 200 linear feet onsite, oversize, overdepth 10-inch PVC and 371 linear feet offsite, oversize, overdepth 10- inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line along the west side of Ayers Street connecting to an existing sanitary sewer line installed by the City approximately 371 feet south of the southern limits of the subdivision as specified in the Sanitary Sewer Construction and Reimbursement Agreement, to develop a portion of LOts 10 and 11 and all of Lots 12 and 13, Block 11, Saratoga Place Subdivision. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 9 18 19. 20 MOTION NO. 2005-142 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferment Agreement with Bay Area Fellowship Church, in the amount of $362,539 for the public improvements including street pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, storm sewer lines and water mains within Bay Area Fellowship Church Tract, Block 1, Lot 1, located east of the Chapman Ranch Road south of the Oso Creek and north of F.M. Road 43, in accordance with the Platting Ordinance Section V - Required Improvements, Subsection A.3.(b). The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". ORDINANCE NO. 026255 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,468-square foot portion of a 13-foot wide utility easement out of Lot 11, Ryan Subdivision, and Lot lB, Block 221, Port AranR-els Cliffs; approximately 2,500 feet south of Doddridge Street and 400 feet east of Santa Fe Street; requiring the owner, Mr. Timothy Ehrman, to comply with the specified conditions. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kirmison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting ORDINANCE NO. 026256 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a ten year Pier Lease Agreement (with ten year renewal at City Manager's or designee's discretion) with Padre Island Yacht Club for Pier and Clubhouse at Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant (superseding 1995 Pier Lease). (First Reading 4/12/05) The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"_ Mayor Garrett referred to Item 21, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following item: 21.a. Public hearing to consider amending the 1983 Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for the Southern Portion of Corpus Christi to change the designation of approximately 717 linear feet ora 15- inch Collection Gravity Line to an 18-inch Trunk Gravity Line along Slough Road between Airline Road and Rodd Field Road, in Ordinance Exhibit A. Director of Development Services Barbara Holly reported this amendment to the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan was requested by Mr. Louis Alty, owner and developer of the Greystone Phase I subdivision. The amendment would authorize the installation a larger sanitary sewer line to service Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 o Page 10 the new development in the area. The current master plan called for a 15-inch collection line, while the amendment would change this to an 18-inch trunk line. Ms. Holly stated the immediate beneficiary of the change would be the Greystone Phase I subdivision, but the larger trunk line would allow for more area in this location to be serviced in the future. There were no comments from the public. Council Member Scott stated he would be abstaining from the vote and discussion on this item. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 21.b. ORDINANCE NO. 026257 Ordinance amending the City's Comprehensive Plan by amending the 1983 Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for the Southern Portion of Corpus Christi to change the designation of approximately 717 linear feet of a 15-inch collection gravity line to an 18-inch trunk gravity fed line along Slough Road between Airline Road and Rodd Field Road, as described onthe attached Exhibit A. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, K/nnison, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott abstained. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 22, the Sizemore Real Estate zoning case. Mr. Chapa stated the applicant had submitted a request to table this item until May 24, 2005. Mr. Chesney made a motion to table the item as requested by the applicant, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed. 22. TABLED UNTiL MAY 24, 2005 Pu.~ading thc Z,~ing O,din~e, ,qJon ,~l~plication ~ Si~,,,~,~ RcM E~te, LLC, by ch~gh~g ~e ~g ~,~ h, ~¢f~,~,,~c to ~w, Squ~ U~fit 1, Block 1, L~ 1 ~ 4, (c~,~atly zoned "B4" G~,,c~l B~sincss Di~hi~t) by ~Mg a S~cial ~,,~t f~. ~eh~c/offi~ ~cs s~bj~t to site pl~, ~y~t C) ~d ,fine (9) ~difioas, ~,,~ndiag ~c Comp~h~,~ivc PI~ ~ a~co~,t ~r m~y dc~afious fi~ ~e e~s~g Co~pmh~ivc PI~, Mayor Garrett referred to Item 23, and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0305-03, Bob Bair d/b/a Bair's Den: A change of zoning fi.om a "B-l" Neighborhood Business District to a "B4" General Business District. The property is in Koolside Addition, Block 8, Lot 15, Less R.O.W., located along Gollihar Road between Lure Avenue and Airline Road. Mr. Chapa stated the Planning Commission recommended the denial of a "B-4" General Business District and, in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for one (1) year subject to annual renewal by the Pla~nlng Commission and a site plan. Staff recommended the denial of the "B4" General Business District. He said the proposed ordinance reflected the planning Commission's recommendation. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 11 Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Mr. James Skrobarcek, the attorney representing Mr. Bah', spoke against the Planning Commission's requirement for annual renewal of the Special Permit because he felt it placed his client"on probation". He said Mr. Bair had run his establishment in this area for nine years with no problems. He felt the city's sudden interest in his clienfs property was a retaliatory action related to his client's stance against the city's smoking prohibition ordinance. Ms. Barbara Cline, 921 Dorthy, spoke in support of allowing Mr. Bair to continue operating his establishment in this area. Mr. Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Kinnison, and passed. Assistant Director of Development Services Michael Gunning stated that the applicant was requesting a change in zoning from a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to a "B-4" General Business District to convert his existing restaurant serving alcoholic beverages to a bar. The subject property was located just east of Airline Road between Lum Avenue and Gollihar Road, adjacent to a residential area_ He said Mr. Skrobacek was correct in saying there had been no complaints issued regarding Mr. Bait's establishment. Mr. Gunning reported the Planning Commission was in favor of granting Mr. Baira Special Permit to continue his operation, but, since Special Permits are granted in perpetuity, they were concerned about what would happen in the event Mr. Bah- were to sell the bar. There were no assurances that the new operator would run the bar in the same courteous fashion. Thus, the Commission wished to be able to annually review the Special Permit in case the ownership changed and to ensure compliance. Before today's public heating, Mr. Gunning said he had asked the Legal depa, tment to see if the city could tie the Special Permit to the owner's current Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) license, and they responded affirmatively. Consequendy, staff was recommending an amendment to Section 2, Condition 2 of the Special Permit ordinance to delete the wording to" subject to an annual renewal by the Planning Commission" and replace with the wording "subject to the continuation of the current license issued by the TABC". He said this compromise would cover the Commission's concerns and staffs concerns as well_ Mr. Chesney spoke in support of staffs recommendation. He took exception to Mr. Skrobacek's claims that the city was retaliating against Mr_ Balr for his stance on the smoking prohibition ordinance issue. In fact. he said the city had made every effort to allow him to continue operating his business within the appropriate guidelines. In response to Mr. Noyola's questions, Mr. Gunning said Mr. Bait's operation was out of compliance with the "B-I" District zoning requirements because wkile restaurants with alcoholic beverage sales were an allowed use, bars were not an allowable use. City zoning regulations and state law identifies a use as a bar when alcoholic beverage sales constitute 75 percent or more of the business's total sales. Mr. Balr slated in the Plarufing Commission public hearing that 80 percent of his establishment's sales were for alcoholic beverages. Thus, his establishment could no longer be categorized as a restaurant with alcoholic beverage sales. Mr. Noyola spoke in support of allowing Mr. Bair to continue operating his business. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 12 City Manager Noe stated that there were a number of businesses besides Mr_ Bair's who believed they were entitled to an exemption from the smoking prohibition ordinance while it was in effect. He said all the businesses were treated the same way, in that the city asked them to provide proof that their businesses should be exempt. Mr. Balr provided information showing his business was a bar under the smoking prohibition ordinance, but unfortunately, this use was not in compliance with the zoning code. Mr. Garcia spoke in support of allowing Mr. Bah' to continue operating his business. Mr. Kinnison asked how the Special Permit would function if Mr. Bait's business were to change ownership_ Mr_ Gunning replied the new licensee would have to apply for a renewal of the TABC license through the city's new variance process. Staft'would be required to notify all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property, as well as hold a public heating on the request. Mr. Cr'axcia made a motion to amend Section 2, Article 2 of the ordinance to state that the Special Permit would be subject to the continuation of the current license issued by the TABC, seconded by Mr. Chesney, and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the amended ordinance as follows: 23. ORDINANCE NO. 026258 Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Bob Bah' dYb/a Bait's Den by changing the zoning map in reference to the Koolside Addition, Block 8, Lot 15, Less R.O.W. (currently zoned "B4" Neighborhood Business District) by granting a Special Permit for one (1) yca~ subject to a~mual ~,,~,,wal by the, Planning Co,mxlssioa the continuation of the current TABC license and a site plan; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kirmison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett referred to Item 24, and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open the public heating on the following zoning case: Case No. 0405-03, Geome K. Taylor: A change of zoning from a "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District to a "B4" General Business District. The property is 17.19 acres out of Lot 13, Section 18, Flour Bluffand Encinal Farm and Garden Tract, located at South Padre Island Drive and west of Nile Road. City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission was recommending the approval of a "B-4" General Business District for Tract 1 and a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District for Tract 2. Staffwas recommending the denial of the "B4" General Business District for Tracts 1 and 2, and in lieu thereof, approval of the "B-4" General Business District for Tract 1 and an "A-2" Apa~hnent House District on Tract 2. Mr. Chapa said the ordinance before the Council reflected the Planning Commission's recommendation. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 13 No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Noyola made a motion to close the public heating, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed. Mr. Gunning reported the applicant was requesting a change of zoning to a "B-4" General Business District to develop a hotel, retail, and office uses on 17 acres. He said the proposed development would have access along South Padre Island Drive and Williams Drive. The Commission recommended a change in zoning to "B-4" on the three-fourths of the property fronting SP1D for the hotel and restaurant development, and "B- 1" zoning on the rear of the property for retail activity. While the Planning Commission supported the applicant's request for the "B-i" zoning on Tract 2, staff maintained Tract 2 should be zoned "A-2" Apartment House District because it was consistent w/th the adjacent zoning to the east and the residential zoning across Williams Drive. Mr_ Gunning stated the applicant had recently ~ndicated that one of the local television stations had expressed interest in relocating on Tract 2 where the "B-4" zoning was being proposed. Mr. Gunning stated stall's concern was that Williams Drive was a two-lane roadway with open ditches on each side, and they were concerned about the amount of traffic generated on this road. Staffhad noticed that traffic was already filtering through the residential areas to bypass the congestion on Airline Road. He said the adopted area development plan for this area called for this area to be developed residentially, and staff supported this. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 24. ORDINANCE NO. 026259 Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by George K. Taylor, by changing the zoning map in reference to 17.19 acres out of Lot 13, Section 18, Flour Bluff'and Encinal Farm and Garden Tract, from "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District to Tract 1 - "B-4" General Business District and Tract 2 - "B - 1" Neighborhood Business District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan_ An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinaison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney was absent. Mayor Garrett referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation was an update on the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force by Mr. Gary Bnshell and Mr_ Loyd Neal. Mr. Neal reported the U.S. Secretary of Defense would be issuing the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) list no later than next Monday, but probably around 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning_ He said the task force was providing substantial amounts of information to the U.S. Congress on behalf of the community. He said Mr. Bushell would review the last briefing book that was delivered to the Congressional offices last Wednesday for the Council today. Mr. Bushell referred to a chronology of all the meetings and briefings the task force had conducted in support of area installations since 2002. He said there were over 160 individuals and groups on the chronology, which constituted more meetings than in all the previous BRAC rounds Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 14 combined. Mr. Bushell displayed a map showing the commercial airline hub system traffic flows that was used during briefings to demonstrate the open airspace around the city. Mr. Bushell stated the task force provided a brief overview of the Corpus Christi area during a briefing. In addition, he pointed out that the Port of Corpus Christi was designated as a Strategic Deployment Port, and highlighted its role in the recent war with Iraq. They also discussed how the Bay Area military complex, comprised of NAS Corpus Christi, NAS Kingsville, and Naval Station Ingleside, fit together in their major functions. They emphasized how Naval Air Station Corpus Christi could serve as a multi-mission, multi-service, and multi-agency center. Mr. Bushell also discussed the diversity of the missions being carried out by the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), including its current Department of Defense missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, he said CCAD was experiencing a growth in its labor force of 361 new hires in the past year. Mr. Bushell briefly discussed the advantages of NAS Kingsville, saying it was a unique base because of the its avadable airspace. He said the team was concerned about rumors it had heard about the fate of Naval Station Ingleside, but thought the facility performed an important mission as a mine warfare center of excellence. In conclusion, Mr. Bushell also briefly described the possible roles for the South Texas military complex in the 21~ century as follows: expeditionary warfare and fleet training; a Joint National Training Complex (JNTC) in the Gulf of Mexico; and Homeland Security opporttm/ties. Mr. Scott asked what would happen once the list was announced. Mr_ Bushell answered the commission would begin hearings on next Monday and Tuesday to discuss the list with the military decision makers who compiled it. If any South Texas bases were on the list, then the task force would analyze the data used to rationalize the decision. If there were problems with the data, then the task force would refute them. Mr. Scott asked how a community could get offthe list. Mr. Bushell replied the commission would establish its own ga'ound rules. He noted it took a super majority to add other bases to the list. Mr. Scott asked about rumors saying CCAD's opemtious would be better run by the private sector. Mr. Bushell replied CCAD had developed a number of partnerships with the private sector which strengthened the case for preserving the depot. Mr. Scott thanked the task force for their advocacy of the South Texas military complex. Mr. Neal stated that, unlike other BRACs, this round was budget-driven and came directly fi.om the top. He emphasized the importance of having the community and the State speak with one voice. He noted that ifa base appeared on the closure, one of the commissioners was requh-ed to visit the base. Thus, he said the community would still have opportunities for input even after the list was issued. He said the task force would continue its efforts to further promote the area's bases. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 15 The last presentation was a quarterly report on the City's Americans with Disabilities Act Title Il Transition Plan and the City's non-discrimination ordinance. For the benefit of the new Council members, Dh-ector of Human Relations Leon BaTar briefly described his department's role in the organization. He said they were charged with enforcing the city's non-discrimination ordinance; implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan; and conducting investigations and intakes for EOC and HUD discrimination cases. Mr. Bazar provided a status report on the ADA transition plan, which consisted of accessibility improvement projects for cross-disabilities through the removal of barriers for access to public programs. He thanked engineering services, solid waste services, public information office, neighborhood services, museum, and the legal department for their assistance in facilitating this project. Regarding public facilities improvements, he noted the construction contract for these improvements under the transition plan was near closure. He said the project was currently undergoing the engineering department's review process to close-out the contract, with contract completion anticipated in May 2005. Mr. Ba?ar reported on accessibility improvements ~n the city's newer facilities, namely the American Bank Center (ABC) and Whataburger Field. Regarding the American Bank Center, he said an accessibility meeting was held between ABC staff, the Human Relations staff, and members of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities. He reported the meeting was positive, resulting in a number of suggested improvements. A follow-up meeting was scheduled within 60 days to address the progress in implementing the improvements. With regard to Whataburger Field, Mr. BaT,ar stated Human Relations staffand members of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities took a tour and conducted an accessibility briefing. Overall, they determined Whataburger Field staff had made positive accessibility efforts, and they recommended a number of areas for improvement that they would monitor for progress. Mr. BaTar reported two city facilities were awarded the "Access for All" award by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for physical compliance at the American Bank Center and the Wesley Seale Dam office building. Mr. Bazar discussed progress on the accessibility improvements for individual curb ramps. He explained these projects were generally developed through citizen requests for accessibility, and were funded through CDBG funds. He said a construction contract for $224,310 in curb ramp improvements was completed in January 2005. Preparations for another curb ramp contract would be let this summer for approximately $208,842. He displayed photos illustrating the types of individual curb ramps being constructed. Mr. Garcia requested a copy of the schedule for ADA projects, which Mr. Bazar provided. Mr. Ba?ar discussed the accessibility improvements for citywide curb ramps. InNovember 2004, he said $4 million in citywide curb ramp projects were approved in the 2004 Bond program, allocated at a $1 million per year over the next four years. He said Finance anticipated the sale of the bonds in late May. He noted that engineering services was coordinaling the city,vide curb ramp projects with the street improvement projects approved in Bond 2004. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 16 Mr. Bazar covered the accessibility improvements in public services, activities, and programs. He said accessibility counters and tables were in use at libraries, recreation centers, senior centers and computer lab. There was increased pool entry access at Collier Pool. American Sign Language classes were being taught through Parks and Recreation. The museum's audio tour of exhibits was being utilized by users with sight impairments. Finally, he said diversity awareness training was ongoing for city employees. Mr. Bazar provided an update on the non-discrimination ordinance in the areas of employment, housing, and public businesses. Regarding employment, he reported "Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace" presentation were made to high school youth to increase awareness. The training was provided to all CCISD high schools by the EEOC Regional Office in San Antonio, Texas- He said the city also conducted 15 mediations and 39 case resolutions in addressing allegations of employment discrimination. As a contracted agency for the EEOC, Mr. Ba?ar said the Human Relations department was reimbursed for their services, which generated money for the general fund. Regarding housing, Mr. Ba7~r said two Human Relations investigators were enrolled in HUD's Fair Housing Traimng Academy. The training consisted ora five-part series for HUD's new national certification program in conducting investigations. He said the city currently had 25 housing discrimination cases open. As a contracted agency for HUD, the Human Relations depattauent was reimbursed for investigating and resolving these cases. With regard to public businesses, Mr. Ba7ar reported the Human Relations department conducted 16 presentations on "Equal Oppormmty and Unfair Employment Practices in the Workplace" for business management and staff. Mr. Ba?ar reported a total number of 142 complaints were recorded under the non- discrimination ordinance based on disability since February 2004. Of these 142 complaints, eight were regarding places of public accommodation (public businesses); five were referred to other governmental entities; and 129 were regarding city public facilities and programs, of which 117 were related to the automated trash pick-up carts. In this quarter, Mr. Bazar reported there were 20 complaints filed on the basis of disability as follows: one on city election candidates' process for reasonable accommodation; one on accessible paths among city facilities; two regarding bus transportation issues; and 16 on the use of city trash carts. In conclusion, Mr. Bazar recognized Mr. Oscar Hinojosa Sr. for his service as chairman of the Human Relations Commission. He also announced a public meeting would be held tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed RTA policy on wheelchair procurement. Mayor Garrett asked for more information on the suggested improvements for the American Bank Center. Mr. Bazar replied staff discussed improvements such as making event seating avatlable for persons with disabilities at all levels, accessible parking, and the need for a designated ADA contact pe~on. He commented the American Bank Center General Manager Marc Soils and stat¥ have made positive efforts to address these issues. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 17 In response to Mr. Noyola's questions, Mr. Bazar stated there would be ADA-accessible parking for individuals wisking to purchase tickets at the ticket booth on Resaca Street. In addition, the ABC's web page referred persons w/th disabilities to call the center directly for information on accessible seating at events. 27. Mayor Garrett announced the executive session, wkich was listed on the agenda as follows: Executive session under Texas Goverm-nent Code Section 551.071 to receive advice from the Cit'fs attorneys about the City's standing to challenge an application for a C & D landfill in the region, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session, and Mayor Gm-rea called for a brief recess to present proclamations and commendations. The Council returned from recess, and Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Ms. Robin Reames, 1015 N. Chaparral, spoke regarding her concerns about a parking garage wall at 400 Mann that fell on her property. She said the property owner, Mr. Paul Black, had agreed to replace the wall, but a year had elapsed with no progress. She said Mr. Black had made an appeal to the Building Code Board of Appeals, but was denied. She understood Mr. Black may seek to appeal the decision to the Council, so she asked the Council for their assistance. Director of Development Services Barbara Holly reported Mr. Black made an appeal to the Building Code Board of Appeals to avoid replacing the wall, but was denied_ He had since sold the building, and the new owners asked the Building Code Board of Appeals if they could find another way to meet the f~re code, but they were denied. They had 30 days to appeal the decision to the City Council. Mr. Noe said staff would inform the Council and Ms. Reames if the property owners decided to appeal. Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe distributed photos of the progress on the Packery Channel project. In addition, he said American Airlines had added a flight to Corpus Christi for a total of 10 flights. He announced a public meeting was being held this evening regarding the Cole Park Master Plan and skate park issue in the Council Chambers. Mr. Noe announced the following items were scheduled for consideration on the May 17 agenda: MPO's bicycle and pedestrian plan public hearing; CVB quarterly report; admild~lxative actions for the Velocity Games; funding for the first phase development of the Cefe Valenzuela Minutes - Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2005 - Page 18 landfill and the marina project; and an update on the fire contract negotiations. Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Mr_ Scott asked smffto identify a spot on one of the Packep] Channel photos. Ma-. Scott also asked staffto bring back a plan to build a parking lot on the seawall, and to prohibit vehicular traffic ~n fxont of the seawall. Mr. Noyola asked if there was a City Manager's Transmittal report this week_ Mr. Noe replied negatively, saying there was only one memo that needed to be sent fids week, so he didn't send a packet. Ms. Cooper stated at the town hall meeting last night, a constituent asked a question about the trespass of light onto other properties. Mr. Noe said staffwould provide a report. Mr Marez reported a constituent had expressed concern about a house at 1366 Daytona that was in poor condition. She said code enforcement had investigated, but she had not seen any results. He asked Mr. Noe to look into it. Mr. Marez also reported a constituent on Mt. Vernon Street was complaining about individuals parking their cars in the old K-Mart parking lot and playing loud music. He asked that the police look into the problem. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the Council meeting at 12:35 p.m. on May 10, 2005. 2 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - Two (2) vacancies with terms to 4-04-06. (NOTE: The board has a policy of requesting the appointment of the longest-serving Alternate member to a vacant position and that a new person fill the Alternate position.) DUTIES: To hear appeals for interpretations of the zoning ordinance; for special exceptions authorized by the zoning ordinance, subject to safeguards to protect the public interest; and for variances where, owing to special conditions, the literal enforcement of the provisions of the zoaing ordinance results in unnecessary hardship, so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done. An appeal may be made to Disthct Court if dissatisfied with the decision of the Board. Written notice of public hearing on each appeal is sent to the applicant and owners within 200 feet 10 days before the hearing date COMPOSITION: Seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. The membership must include two (2) alternates; be residents of the City. Only five (5) members may vote, and four (4) must concur to grant an appeal. MEMBERS John Martinez Gene Clancy ***Robert Broadway Da,fid Loeb ****Charles Schibi Taylor Mauck (Alternate) William Tirmey (Alternate) ORIGINAL TERM APPTD. DATE 4-04-06 10-10-00 4-04-06 3-13-01 4-04-06 10-I0-00 4-04-06 4-13-04 4-04-06 3-13-01 4-04-06 4-13-04 4-04-06 4-13-04 ***Resigned ****Has exceeded the number of absences allowed by ordinance (Note: Charles Schibi has had some business issues that conflicted with the scheduled meeting times. He indicated that he has resolved these issues and is requesting to be reinstated to the Board of AdJustment.) OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST Evy Coppola Owner, Pathways to Wellness. Activities include: Founder/Director of Extraordinary Business Women Owners, League of Women Voters, Westside Business Association, Barrios Association and Yoga Alliance. (4-21- OS) Ramiro (Garnby) Gamboa Staff Radiology Technologist, Spohn Hospital. Received A.A.S. in Radiologic Technology. Activities include: South Texas Society of Radiologic Technology, LULAC Council #1 President, Leadership Corpus Christi Class XX, Chamber of Commerce, Corpus Christi West. side Lions Club, Bayfest Inc., and Spohn Federal Credit Union Board President. (3-10-05) Kenneth W. Graves Leading CkiefPetty Officer, United States Navy. Received B.S. from George Washington University and M.A. f~om Webster University. Active member of the America College of Health Care Executives. Previously Stated in Yokosuka, Japan and familiar with Japanese customs. (4- 28-05) Atilano Javier Huerta Project Architect, Cotton Landreth Kramer Archtiects. Received a Bachelor of Architecture from Monterrey Institute of Technology in Monterrey, Mexico. Activities include: American Institute of Architects, Texas Society of Architects, C.C. Chapter AIA and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (2-23-05) BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - One (1) vacancy with four-year term to 5-04-09 representing the category of Building Industry. DUTIES: To hear appeals for variances to the Building Code. Owners may appeal by filing written notice on form provided by the Building Official and payment of $265 fee. The board may vary the application of any provision of the Building Code to any particular case where in its opinion the enforcement of the Code would do manifest injustice, and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of the Code or public interest, or when in its opinion the interpretation of the Building Official should be modified or reversed. The Board must specify the manners, conditions, and reason for the variation. Either party may appeal the Board's decisions to the City Council. COMPOSITION: Seven (7) members appointed by the City Council for four-year staggered terms. It must include an architect, a general contractor, an engineer, three (3) members at large fi.om the building industry, and one member not connected with the building industry. Quorum shall require four (4) members. MEMBERS Johnny Cotton (Architect), Chair Bill Alford (Building Industry) Emesto Gonzalez (Not corm w/bldg, ind.) Ronald Wheaton (Engineer) Philip Skrobarczyk (Gen. Cont.) John Taylor (Building Industry) *****Richard Alan Dodson (Building Industry) ORIGINAL TERMS APPTD. DATES 5 -04-07 7-27-99 5-04-08 5-11-04 5-04-06 5-19-98 5-04-06 6-11-02 5-04-07 6-28-99 5-04-08 5-11-04 5-04-05 5-13-97 *****Has met the six-year limitation allowed by ordinance and is ineligible for reappointment INDMDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST David Amori Branch Manager, PSI. Received B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Construction Management. Activities include: Associated Builders and Contractors, American Institute of Architects, American Society of Civil Engineers and SEACT. (Building Industry) (2-24-05) CliffAmip Partner/Real Estate. Cobb, Lundquist and Atnip. Received B.A. in Finance fi.om Baylor University. Member of the Rotary Club and Toastmasters. ~ot connected with building industry) (4-22-05) Don R. Boyd, Jr. Project Manager, Marshall Company. Received a Building Construct/on Tech. Degree from the TSTI in Waco, Texas. Sits on the Board of Directors for the Oil John Kendall Belt Little League. Has over 10 years experience in commercial and residential construction. (Building Industry) (2-22-05) President, Kendall Erosion Control Services. Received B.S. in Construction fi.om Indiana State University. Holds a building inspectors certification and Flood Plain Manager certification. Has previously worked as a staff representative to the Building Code Board of Appeals, Board of Adjustment and Building Standards Board. (Building Industry) (4-11-05) BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD - Five (5) vacancies with tcmts to 3-03-06 and 3-03-08 representing the following categories: 2 - Member at Large, 2 - chosen from: realtor, architect, engineer, general contractor, home builder or building materials dealer and 1 - Attorney. DUTIES: To hear appeals under the Building Standards and Housing Code, which shall be conslxued to secure the beneficial interests and purposes of safety, health, and general welfare, through structural strength, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair removal, demolition, use and occupancy of building or slructure. COMPOSITION: Seven (7) members, three (3) members at large of whom shall be residents of the City and home owners; one shall be a lawyer, three (3) chosen fi-om: realtor, architect, engineer, general contractor, home builder or building materials dealer. Appointed by the City Council for 3 year staggered terms. Elects its own chairman. MEMBERS *****Beverly Bacak (Member at Large), Chairperson **Dan Hoffi-nan (General Contractor) William M. McGuire (Architect) **Mary Esther Guerra (Attorney) ***Sue Corey (Member at Large) Ike Spiker (Member at Large) ***Rudy Garza (General Contractor) ORIGINAL TERMS APPTD. DATES 3-03-05 5-18-99 3-03-05 3-19-02 3 -03 -06 4-11-00 3-03-05 1-11-00 3-03-06 5-13-03 3-03-07 3- !9-02 3-03-07 3-13-01 **Not seeking reappointtnent ***Resigned *****Has met the six-year limitation allowed by ordinance and is inehgible for reappointment INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST David Amori Rod Carpenter Renee L. Carter Branch Manager, PSI. Received B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Construction Management. Activities include: Associated Builders and Contractors, American Institute of Architects, American Society of Civil Engineers and SEACT. (Engineer) (2-24-05) Pastor, Solid Rock U.P.C. Member of the Corpus Christi Partnership Council and received the Governor's Volunteer Award. (Member at Large) (5-05-05) E.V.P./Branch Manager, 1st Commuaity Bank. Director of the BACC Associates Council and Special Events Chairman for Golf Tournament. (Member atLarge) (2-15- os) Kenneth W. Graves Leading Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy. Received B.S. fi.om George Washington University and M.A. from Webster University. Active member of the America College of Health Care Executives. Previously stationed in Yokosuka, Japan and familiar with Japanese customs. (Member at Large) (4-28-05) Fred Hastings Vice President, Texas State Bank. Received A_A.S. fi.om Del Mar College and B.A. fi.om Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi_ Activities include Leadership Corpus Christi and board member for the Corpus Christi Tennis Association (Member at Large) (5-12-05) Lisa Huerta Vice President, Kendall Erosion Control Services. Activities include: Membership Chairman for the National Association of Women in Construction, Association of General Contractors, and National Association of Homebuilders. (Building materials dealer) (4-15-05) Jesus J. Jimenez Structural Engineer, Maverick Engineering, Inc. Received M.S. in Civil Engineering fi.om Texas A & M University - Kingsville. Vice President ofASCE Co~pus Chapter and Treasuer of TSPE. (Engineer) (4-19-05) Jack L. Merchand, II Retired. Member of the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Group. Active in the Flour Bluffarea to enforce code enforcement issues and address issues to City. (Member at Large) (5-04-05) Randall L. Meredith Attorney, Meredith Law Office. Received B.A. and M.B.A. fi.om Texas State University and J.D. fi.om St. Mary's University School of Law. Dedicated to family and community. (Attorney) (5-12-05) Roy Ortega Jr. General Manager, The Mobility Store, Inc. Attended Del Mar College and numerous service schools. Interested in community involvement. 01ember at Large) (5-05-05) Enrique M. Salinas Retired. Graduate of high school and attended some college. Active Neighborhood Improvement Program volunteer. (Member at Large) (5-04-05) Kazar Michael Shooshan Self-employed. Received an Associate's degree and currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering. Active member of Neighborhood Watch Program, NIP and Scout Leader. (Member at Large) (5-04-05) Gregory Glen Spivey Attomey/Owner, Spivey Law Finn. Received B.A. from Texas A & M University - Kingsville and J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law. Activities include: ABA, CCPA, member of Board of Barrister, TYLA and TATL. (Attorney) (5-05-05) John B. Smith Lead Pastor, First Family Church. Received B.S. from Liberty University and pursuing M.A. Activities include: Leadership Corpus Christi, World Affairs Council of South Texas, and Rotary Club. (Member at Large) (4-14-05) Richard Stxacener Sales/Rental, Waukesha-Pearce Ind_ Attended Glendale Community College in Glendate, Arizona and Del Mar College. Current Chairman of the Associated Builders and Contractors. (Building Materials dealer) (4-29-05) Alfonso Tmjano Jr. Senior Designer/Project Manager, Maverick Engineering, Inc. Received B.S. in Civil Engineering and Graduate courses on Civil Engineering. Secretary of the American Society of Civil Engineers and TSPE member. Received the Excellence on Leadership Award and nominated for 2004 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. (Engineer) (4- 19-o5) COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH - Seven (7) vacancies with terms to 5-01-07 and 5- 01-08 representing the following categories: I - Social Services, 1 - Religion, 1 - Business, 1 - At Large, 1 - Law Enforcement, 1 - Sheriff's office, and I - District Attorney's office. DUTIES: To support a comprehensive system of services and advance policies to meet the needs of Corpus Christi's children, youth and their families. COMPOSITION: The commission shall consist of 14 members appointed by the City Council. One member shall be representative of each of the following fields: Health, Social Service, Religion, Legal, Law Enforcement, Education, Business, Youth Services, Sheriff's Office, and the District Attorney's Office. One member shall be a youth representative from 16 to 21 years of age at time of appointment. Each appointee shall have demonstrated interest in the welfare of children or youth through occupation or th_rough association with community-based orgardzations. (on 10-10-95, Council approved the addition of a Police Officer to serve as an Advisory Member to be appointed by the Police Chief.) MEMBERS Vicky Alexander (Health), Chair Aaron Cooley (At Large) Amanda Smkenberg (At Large) *****Mary Jackson (Social Services) ****Dr. Shanel Magee (Religion) **Margaret Canales (Business) Gloria Jac~on (Youth Serv/ces) Drew Reining (Education) *Liana Gonzales (At Large) *Penny Grochow CLaw Enforcement) Lauren Ranly (Legal) Brian Silva (Youth Rep.) ***Melissa Madrigal (D.A.'s Office) ****Janie Suarez (Sheriff's Office) Capt. Tim Wilson (Police Off.) Dr. Philip Rhoades ORIGINAL TERMS APPTD. DATES 5-01-06 2-12-02 5-01-06 10-12-04 5-01-07 6-08-04 5-01-05 10-14-97 5-01-07 10-12-04 5-01-05 2-12-02 5-01-06 1-11-00 5-01-07 2-12-02 5-01-05 6-11-02 5-01-05 7-09-02 5-01-06 3-19-02 5-01-07 6-08-04 5-01-06 2-12-02 5-01-07 6-08-04 Advisory 12-06-95 Advisory 8-16-94 *Seeking reappointment **Not seeking reappointment ***Resigned ****Has exceeded the number of absences allowed by ordinance *****Has met the six-year limitation allowed by ordinance and is ineligible for reappointment ATTENDANCE RECORD OF MEMBER SEEKING REAPPOINTMENT NO. OF MTGS. NAME THIS TERM Liana Gonzales (At Large) 10 Pmmy Grochow (Law Enl.) 10 NO. PRESENT 6 (4 excused) 8 (2 excused) % OF ATYENDANCE LAST TERM YEAR 60% 80% (Note: The Commission on Children and Youth is recommending the reappointment of Liana Gonzales (At Large) and Penny Grochow (Law Enforcement. The Commission is also recommending the new appointments of Laura Spear Smith (Business), Sheri Phillabaum (Religion) and Georg "G" Johnson (Social Services). The Sheriff's Office is nominating Lt. Martin Arnold (Sheriff's Office) and the District Attorney's office is nominating Coretta Graham (District Attorney's office). OTHER INDIVIDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST Lt. Martin Arnold Corrections Lieutenant, Nueces County Sheriff's Department_ Has received certified training through the TCLEOSE. Current President of the Nueces County Sheriff's Officers Association. (Sheriff's office) (5-05-05) Rodney Buckwalter Manager, Training & Quality, First Data Corporation_ Received A.A. from Del Mar College, B.A_ and M.S. from Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi. Activities include: Management Development Advisory Committee - Del Mar College, American Society for Training and Development, Palriot's Band and Honor Guard of America_ (At Large) (5-03-05) James Chrobocinski Manager-Skilled Nursing, Corpus Christi Medical Center_ Licensed Registered Nurse through Del Mar College. Actimties include: volunteer in athletic program at Baker Junior High and multiple committees at C.C. Medical Center. (At Large) (10-28-04) Kim Gilmore Account Executive, KRIS Communications. Member of the C.C. Chamber of Commerce, Black Chamber and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Received the Sales Person of the Year Award and the District Kickball Coach Award. (Business) (10-27-04) Coretta Graham Assistant District Attorney, Nueces County. Received J.D. from Texas Southern Urdversity. Activities include: Coastal Bend Volunteer Center, Community Youth Development, Corpus Christi Bar Association, and NAACP. Received the 2004 Consortium of Doctors Induction. (District Attorney's office) (4-26-05) Georg "G" Johnson Consultant, Corpus Christi Independent School District. Received B.S. in Social Work and M.S. in Counsehng_ Activities include: Teen Pregnancy Reducation Task Force, Family Outzeach of South Texas, Planned Parenthood, Texas Education Agency and Weed and Seed. Peter Kuntu-Mensah Joye A. La.Barrett Shen Phillabaum John B. Smith Laura Spear Smith Miles D. Toren Awards received include: Communities in Schools Educator of the Year (Social Serving) and 2004 NAACP Torchbearer. (Social Services) (9-23-04) Assistant Professor of Computer & Math Sciences, Texas A&M University~2orpus Christi. Ph.D_ fi.om University of Maine; M.S. fi.om Ohio State University. Member of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors and the American Society ofPhntogram. (At Large) (5-12-04) Executive Director, Corpus Christi Ballet. Activities include: C.C. Symphony Board of Directors Brazilian Rhapsody Committee and Society Member, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce By the Bay, and HEB Feast of Sharing. (At Large) (11-03-04) Director of Religious Education, Unitarian Universalist Church of Corpus Christi. Received B.A. in Religious Studies, M.A. in Literature and Ph.D. in Renaissance Drama. Activities include: Texas Democratic Women and Get out and Vote campaign. (Religion) (9-28-04) Lead Pastor, First Family Church. Received B.S. fi.om Liberty University and pursuing M.A. Activities include: Leadership Corpus Christi, World Affairs Council of South Texas, and Rotary Club. (Religion) (4-14-05) Realtor, Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel. Received B.A. fi.om Uinversity of Texas at Austin. Activities include: Board member for Planned Parenthood, Executive Board member for the National Conference for Community and Justice, and fandralsing efforts for the Women's Shelter and Dhscoll Children's Hospital. (Business) (3-14-05) Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Nueees County Juvenile Department. Received a Master's degree in Sociology and Gerontology_ Recepient of the Employee of the Year Award. (SoeiM Services) (3-02-05) e. WATER SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Four (4) vacancies with two-year terms to 5-10-07 representing the following categories: 2- Regular members, 1 - Environmentalist and 1 -Engineer. DUTIES: To advise and make recommendations regarding development and use of the Waterfi-ont, the Water Area, and the Marina. COMPOSITION: Nine members appointed by the City Council for two-year terms. The membership must include one Scientist, i.e. Marine Biologist, one Engineer, and one Environmentalist. The Chairman of the Water Shore Advisory Committee shall act as an advisory to the Park and Recreation Advisory Comnfittee and vice versa. MEMBERS *Roy L. Pell, Chairman Bt/eh Nicolau Phillip Lara Victor Menaud ***Tern Nicolau (Environmentalist) *Dr. Oscar Garcia William Grant Fergeson Dr. Joe Moms Fox (Scientist) *Dan S. Leyendecker (Engineer) ORIGINAL TERM APPTD. DATE 5-10-05 %28-99 5-10-06 5-11-04 5-10-06 5-11-04 5-10-06 5-11-04 5-10-05 7- ! 1-00 5-10-05 3-07-00 5-10-06 5-21-02 5-10-06 5-11-04 5-10-05 6-12-01 *Seeking reappointment ***Resigned ATTENDANCE RECORD OF MEMBER SEEKING REAPPOINTMENT NO. OF MTGS. NO. % OF ATTENDANCE NAME THIS TERM PRESENT LAST TERM YEAR Roy L. Pell 9 9 100% Dr. Oscar Garcia 9 9 100% Dan S. Leyendecker (Engineer) 9 7 78% OTHER INDMDUALS EXPRESSING INTEREST Chris Burnett Environmental Engineer, Celeanse. Received B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Science. Chairman of the Surfrider Foundation and active volunteer. Has many publications on environmental issues. (Engineer or Environmentalis0 (4-1S-OS) Robert Ca~e Vice President-Turnaround Division, Repcon, Inc. Received B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics and M.A. in Business Administration. Member of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi. (4-21-05) James H. Davis Ed LaBay Marc A. McAllister Neil McQueen Miles D. Toren Self-employed. Received B.A. from Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi. Activities include: Board of Directors for CASA, Founder and President of Sunny Beaches, and volunteer for many adult and youth regattas sponsored by BYC and CCYC. (3-17-05) Vice President, AG/CM. Received a B.S. in Building Construction from Texas A & M University. Active member of the Windsor Park PDM Committee. (4-07-05) President, McAllister Marine Surveying Company. Received A.A. in Marine Technology. Activities include: National Association of Marine Surveyors, National Fh-e Protection Association, and the American Boat and Yacht Council. (4-14-04) Self-employed, Environmental Consultant. Received a B.S. in Science - Engineering Technology at Texas A & M University and a Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management for the University of California. Served on the Environmental Affairs Committee and is a current member of the Surf:rider Foundation, Texas Coastal Bend Chapter. (EnvironmentalisO (5o12-05) Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Nueces County Juvenile Deptutcuent. Received a Master's degree in Sociology and Gerontology. Recepient of the Employee of the Year Award. (3-02-05) 3 AGENDA MEMORANDUM RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of two (2) Series IV, tractor loader backhoe, one (I) three cubic yard, articulating wheel loader and one (1) mini track excavator fi.om the following companies, for the following amounts, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0078-05 for a total of $275,273.51 based on low bid and low bid meeting specifications. The equipment will be used by the Water, Storm Water and Wastewater Departments. Three of the recommended items are replacements and one is an addition to the fleet. Waukesha Pearce Ind. Corpus Christi, Texas Item No.: 1, 2 & 3 $226,367.51 J.C. Brown h~c. Corpus Christi, Texas Item No: 4 $48,906 Grand Total: $275,273.51 Pt~rpose: The two Series IV, tractor loader backhoes will be used by the Water Department for ~naintenance and construction work. The three cubic yard, articulating wheel loader will be used by Storm Water for maintenance and construction work. All the items are replacements. The mini track excavator is an addflion to the fleet and will be used by the Wastewater Department for repairs of the mains in residential easements. Ttfis compact excavator will reduce thc dcmolition rcquired ,.','hen workmg in these confined areas. Bid Invitations Issued: Fourteen Bids Received: Seven Award Bas~s: [.ow Bid ltemsl,2&3 Low BidMeeting Spccificatious Item4 Toplinc Equipment, Humble Texas submitted the apparent low bid for line ite~n 4. However, the nuni track excavator offered by Topline Equipment does not meet the City's specifications requirements regarding minimum dig depth, dumping height, ground clearance and tree zero tail swing~ Funding: Water Department 5500204010-31505 5500204010-31520 Capital Outlay List Item Nos~ 79A & 80A $56,400.00 $66,479.51 Maintenance Services Fund 550020-5110413't'z30 Capital Outlay List Item Nos. 52 and 65 $152,39400 TOTAL: $275,273.51 Michael Ban'era Procurement & General Services Manager 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 a 0 0 0 z z z o©. 8 as ~ Z © 4 COUNCIL MEMORANDUM RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving a twenty-four month supply agreement with Coastal Sweeping Service, Corpus Christi, Texas, for street sweeping services in accordance with Bid hlvitation No. BI-0073-05, based on low bid, for an estimated two-year expenditure of $532,788.69 of which $55,498.83 is budgeted for FY 04-05. ~he service will be administered by the Stom~ Water Department. Funds have been requested by the Storm Water Department in FY 05-06. Purpose: Street sweeping services will be provided to the areas of the city that have historically been cleaned including state, arterial and downtown/north beach streets. Basis of Award: Low bid. Price Comparison: ~e City has maintained an average price per curb male of $21.96 for each of the last tbur years, beginning March 2001. Current pricing has iocrcased to an average price per curb mile of $42.89. Funding: The amount of l'unds shown below is for the remainder of FY 04-05, beginning May 2005 Funds will be requested by the Storm Water Department for FY 05-06 and for the subsequent budget year. Storm Watcr Dcpa~ment 4010-32010-530000 FY 04-05 $55,498.83 ocurement & General Services Manager CI~Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI BID TABULATION PURCHASING DIVISION B1-0073-05 BUYER PAULJ PIERCE STREET SWEEPING SERVICES ITEM DESCRIPTION Street sweeping of Downtown/North Beach Area once per week (51 42 curb miles x 104 1 I weeks) Street sweeping of State Streets once per 1 2 month (33 03 curb miles x 24 months) Street sweeping of Arterial Streets once per 1 3 month (17513 curb miles x 24 months) 2 1 Unscheduled Street Sweeping Street sweeping (seal coat dean up) 2.2 associated with Chip/Seal Program QTY. UNIT 5,347 68 curb mile 792 72 curb mile 4,203.12 curb mile 300 hour 2,000 hour Coastal Sweeping Services, Inc Bentex Sweeping, Inc CORPUS CHRISTI, TX CORPUS CHRISTI, TX Unit Extended Unit Extended Price Pdce Price Price $2575 $137,70276 $2725 $145,724 28 $51.46 $40,79337 $5350 $42,410.52 $51.46 $216,29256 $5325 $223,81614 $60.00 $18,00000 $6500 $19,50000 $60.00 $120,00000 $65.00 $130,00000 $532,788.69 $561,45094 5 COUNCIL MEMORANDUM RECOMMENDATION: Motion approving the purchase of six tractors and one flail mower from thc following companies for the following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI 0094-05, based on low bid, fi)r a total mnount ot'$211,462. These items are purchased for the Park and Recreations Department and Storm Water Department. All items are replacements to thc fleet. Fund are available in thc Capital Outlay budget ufthe Maintenance Services Fund and thc Park Operations Budget of the General Fund. Gulf Tractors Corpus Christi, Texas Bid Items 1, 2 and 4 $92,674 Coastal Plains Corpus Christi. Texas Bid Item 3 $118,788 Grand Total: $211,462 Purpose: Four of the tractors are purchased for the Storm Water Department. They are used in the mowing operations program of the department for maintaining storm water ditches and rights of ways. One tractor will be used by Park Maintenance on the beach to pull a large saud rake and load trash and debris onto dump trucks duriug beach clean up. The remaining tractor aud flail mower will be used by Park Maintenance to mow parks throughout the City. Bid Invitations Issued: 11 Bid htvitations P, eceived: 3 Basis uf Award: Low bid. [:unding: MaintcnallCC Services 5110-40120-550020 Bid ltcms 2 and 3 $162,253 Park Operations 1020-12910-550020 Bid Items I and 4 49,209 Total: $211,462 Capital Outlay Line Item Nos. 48.49,50,51,75A and 82A 0 0 0 0 o 6 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM May17,2005 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a Title V grant application to the State of Texas, Office of Governor, Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $105,389 for language interpreters, local mileage, equipment, and office space for the Municipal Juvenile Court and Juvenile Assessment Center, with a city match of $54,291 in the No. 1020 general fund, and total project cost of $159,680. ISSUE: The Title V grant is a delinquency prevention grant. We are requesting funds from the state to cover rent for the JAC and MJC, language interpreters, a metal detector and computer equipment for the JAC, local mileage expenses for case managers, connectivity equipment, and court-of-record equipment for MJC. Judge King's salary is being used as the required 34% cash match. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Resolution PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: None CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Resolution (Department I~ad Signature) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A TITLE V GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $'105,399, FOR LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS, LOCAL MILEAGE, EQUIPMENT, AND OFFICE SPACE FOR THE MUNICIPAL JUVENILE COURT AND JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER, WITH A CITY MATCH OF $54,291 IN THE NO. '1020 GENERAL FUND, AND TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $ '159,680. WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Chdsl:i ("City") finds it in the best interest of the citizens of Corpus Chdsti that the Municipal Juvenile Court and Juvenile Assessment Center be continued for the 2005- 2006 fiscal year; WHEREAS, the City agrees to provide applicable matching funds for the said project as required by the Office of the Governor, Cdminal Justice Division grant application; WHEREAS, the City agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the Cdminal Justice Division funds, the City assures that the funds will be returned to the Cdminal Justice Division in full; WHEREAS, the City designates City Manager or City Manager's designee as the City's authorized official, with power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the City; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to submit a Title V grant application to the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $105,389 for language interpreters, security equipment, mileage reimbursement, connectivity and recording equipment, and office space for the Municipal Juvenile Court and Juvenile Assessment Center. The City match for this grant is $54,291 for a total project cost of $159,680. SECTION 2. The City Manager or the City Manager's designee may accept, reject, agree to alter the terms and conditions, or terminate the grant, if the grant is awarded to the City. SECTION 3. In the event o1: the loss or misuse of these funds, the City of Corpus Christi assures that the funds will be returned to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division, in full. A']-rEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary Approved: ~I~-~ ii Lisa Aguilar~~ Assistant City Attorney for City Attorney ,2005 Henry Ga~eff Mayor GRANT APPLICATION # 18053-01 1. ENTER the legaJ name of 01e organizatton: C~/of Comus 2. ENTER the I~e of l~e project. TilJe V Derlncluer~cy Preve~lJon Ac~ Fund Program 3_ ENTER Ihe div~a~:m er und I~ admi~lster.D-,e pn3ject: Municipal Juvenile Court 4. ENTER the agency'~at~ Payee ~e~t~cation Nurrmer 74-600576 5. Is the al~plk:ant O~lalflzaflon ~e~inquant on any ~ ors~[e debt? fSELECT O~e): I No Note: CJD v/i~~ not award a ~l/ant fo an app/~ent E~at la de/ir, quant on any [ederal or stat~ de~t u~ess U~¥ can show mitiga~ng cf~cum~tances, subject fo C,~ epp~ovaL 5. The ~undlr~ sourc~ ~ur ,oq]an~o~ ts .~pJy~n~ for 7. ENTER the grant ;~eriod: Frorr- 9/1/2005 I TO: }. Eh ~ ~ current grant number if a cen~ualJon projec~ Grant Coversheet Form 12. a) ENTER I~e Authorized Offidal Ir',~rmat~n: 8,/31/2006 ). Budget In~3rmatJan (l'~Jre$ am fil~d in from ~he ~ud~et Form]: ~D~un~ J ~Ma~h J I~1~ T~l 0. a) IS ~is a I0~1 ~r r~i~al p~ (SELECT Y~ ,) Is thb grant a~l~ b m~n~ to a R~t )r ~s (RFA) as publls~ in ~ T~s y~ :egis~ S~ECT O~): ) If yon marked 'No' to ~tem lO.b), ENTER the ama o~ [he CJD staff member that you contacted I. SELECT ff]e odmary i~ervice county orama: Nuece. s ~e reg~nal cour~l of government (COG) for this application is TltJe (Mr., MS., D*'.. Judge, et~): Mr PosY~3n: city Manage~ · au:ldfass: P.O Bo~ 0277 b) EN'rER ff~e Project D~ inromaa'onm (Mr., Ms.. Dr. J~, P~n: ~/S~: T~phone: ~a~: c) ENTER ~ F'lnan~al Officer lnfl3rmalJo~l: Name:Ti~e (Mr. M~., Dr.,c~ndyJUdge, etc.): Ol~MS--rlen 78405 13. a) SELECT your organizalion type based on me ~st of eligible appoints by fund source: City o) LIST I~e ~ and c~unDes w~thln the se[vic~ area: City ofCor~us Cl'~isl~ Nuec~s County Coastal Bend CouadlOf Go~nmenls (2090) Pnodt~ # [d)~tate ~1~. ~enfifier CAI ~) or COGApCr~:aSon iD: Grant Budget Form Legal Name of Organization: 'lqtle of Pro~ec~: Grant Period: Current Gran/I~)e~' (If Con~nuati~ Minim~n M at ch'AN1ou n [ (tf Applica~e): 2. Eh I eh P6ogram Income Applied to ~ ~' BUllET DETAIL pERSONNEL sera~ % Ap941ed to the Gram CJD FUnds Municipal Juvenile Court Judge 81.00% Language Inb~pm~m - Juvenile ~t Cedar - $1.680 (12 annuaJ houm of SDanlsh In[erprelabon ~ $80/hour = 12 x $80 = $960) p~us (12 annual houm of Deaf Inter~retatmn I1~ $60/hour = 12 x $60 = $720) Language Inter-p~etem - Munkapa/Juvenile Court - $2,240 (16 annual ho~rs 0~ spanish ~nterDretsUcm ~ $80/ho*ir = 16 x $80 = $1.280) plus (16 annual houm oi: D~af InterpmtsUon {~ $60/hour = 12 x $60 = $960) (,~[x ~ managem @ 1.~7 mlle.s each (1,667 mile~ x $ case rr~nagem = 1(; 002 m~les @ $0.35 ~r mile = $3.500) Case Manager field equipment and c~nnectJvi~ equipment - $10.000 Recording Equlprn~nt [or Mumc~pal Juvenile Courtroom - S15.000 Metal Detectc~- ~r Juvenile Asses~enl C,e~ter - $5 000 ~PPU~ ~F.c'r OPeRA. N9 EXPL~S Office Spac~e - Juvenile .A.~.~srnent Cenler - $33.664 (2,953 s.f ~ $8.g5/~ x 12 mo~l~s = $33.6ro4) Office Space - Munldpal JuveniJe Co,Jrt - $32.239 (2,828 s.f ~ $3.95/s.I'. = $'2 686.6G/monl~ x 12 monies = $32.239) I~OIRECT ~ (~he Direct Costs Against Which ~ h'Kl~[ Rata, ia Charged) ndlrect Costs 1, ENTER :he CJDI~e~ AmoUnt: · CJD $2.240 CJD To[al Pn:~ect Cost Amount Cash Ma[c~ hi. Kind $54,291 Cash tn- K~d BUDGET CATEGORIES; PERSONNEL CONTRACTUAl. AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TRAVEL AND 'ri~fAINING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL DIRECT COSTS: INDIRECT COSTS Cash In. Kind $105,389 Tota~ TOI~I $3.500 CJD Cash In-KJnd $30.0~ ~D Cash In-Kind $30,000 Total $65.903 $66,903 CJD D;rec~ Match Direct Costs Costs Indirec~ Rate Total $103.323 2.00% :BUDGET SUMMARY CJD CASH IN-KIND TOTAL $0 ~54,291 $0 $54,291 $3.920 $0 $0 $3.920 $3.500 $6 $0 $3,S00 $3~.000 S0 S0 $30.000 $65.903 $0 $0 $65.903 S103,323 $54,291 $0 S157,614 $2.066 ~ $0 $2,066 Page 1 of 2 TOTAL: Grant Budget Form Ac~al Match ~ercentage Applied to Iflis aU~e~I 34;~% / ; Pag~ 2 of 2 Match & Generated Program Income (GPO Form Ai CASH MATCH SOURCES AND AMOUNTS t a) ENTER SourCe of Cash Match (e.g., b) ENTER program income, ~. county~ etc.); Amount: Cont'd- ENTER Source of Cash Match: ~U~: (1) City of Corpus Chdsti 54,291 (1I) :(2) (12) ~3) (13) i4) (14) (s) (is) (17) (8) (9) ~0) (18) (15) Total CaSh Match : $ .54,29t B. G~E~TED PROGRAM INCOME (GPO REPORTING ~ n ~ requusted below h not cak:ulated in ~e computations as part ofthls grant application: It Is for repOrting pu~ to cjD only. Even ~ough some program Income may be listed as "CASH MATCH. Wlthln the Budget Form, all I~ogram Income on-hand mUSt be shown below. ENTER program inCOme OniHand as of the grant application submission date: Pa~e 1 of 1 L_ega[ Name (~ O~ganizalion: Title of Pn:~t~ Grant Period: Fund-Specific Criteria Forms To.' All appllcant~ must certify ~3 file foflow~g m~ulrm~enl~ [or Ihe Title V Dellnqusncy PmverrUon Act Futtd Program- y(~_ro~o ,l'~,.n~e ? .Co.ct_ (D~. C) - This protect W~I address lhe issue ot dispr0pplljo~ate minarffv c0eta~ ug mp~emen juvenile dol nquencv ~"~wnben e~-ro ..,~ ..-~.._ · ~ . ~. reduce ~he dlspropprfionate number of juvenile members or- mln~,~,. .............. pro ~e~ ~ned to system '-".~x ~.~.4~ w]~ come ~nto contac~ w~ flte:~lle ~sfloe Preventio~ Policy Board - A Prevention Policy B~ard (PBB) has bees eslabllshed to provide oversight ~ rite development oi' this application, has approved the submission of ~is applicalien, and will make recommendalJans to [he respoas~le agency for ~e disl~ibution of [unds andevaluation of funded acth/ifies. basedL°Cal Three-Yearon Delinquency prevention Plan - ~ach community applying for fiinds is required to have a prevonlion strategy an assessmenl of risk factors associated wffh the development of dolinquent behavior n the commun~' ch*" The plan serve~ as Ihe project narrative and must [~{Iow the ganeral~omlat described In this solicitation. ItYS tt~ren. The organization's Authorized Crlficial certifies ~hat ~he project [or which this ap~icatJon is submitted wilt adhere to all of the raqu~raments listed above: F s'~'Y~, C'No1 P~e 1 of 8 Fund-Specific Criteria Forms Select Ihe aPt!lX3Priate lXSOdty area(s) and idenfl/y how Ihe proje~ ~ eacfl pdodty. DeflnYdons a~e kx:ated i~ the ApplicatJo~ In~g~c~on ~. Select Board Priority & F_.xplanafion ~' Family Stal:)il~y This P~eCt ~s deal~rmd ~ slr~g~'~ I~'~y sup~oort sysi~ms by d~/8~ofI3erfl a~'ld ~[3~8nl~a~o~ ~'1 Individualized ~a~ ~ ll~e ~l~y ~at clearly sla~ go~. oe~ecavas, sk'afeg~e~ and ~ncome measures Case man~ge~ link I~e ~m~y fn a~y commur~y serv [ce prey[dam IlaJ mee[ ~e ~am~/'s n~ds Nd mo~i~ ~e ~lnliy s ~c~graes k:~ward Im~r goals wll~ I~e v a,lou~ service Substence Abuse Early Intervenl~m and PreventiOn Disproportionate Minority Conlact (DMC) ~ca~e Naecas County nas a high pe~c~tage c4 t-~pa~c~ I~f~ [xc~ect e~cecb ~ ~e3~e a high pefc~tage juv~llles m~l ~e~r ~'nllles. Care~l~'acklng wi beimple~e~ 13 ensure ha~ I~e number of~spanlcs and c~er mm~ are Justice System Impact This p~3Ject is designed b ~cre~se o~e. nder accounisb~E~y t)y suppo~ng sanc~ Dy ~e court I~rc)u<Jh marldaled co~acl with Gang Prevention r Rurat Access r Training Fund-Specific Criteria Forms PART 3: P~:~E AREA,~ Setect the puq~ose area(s) this p~ wi~ a~mss a~ Be sum ~at ~ur Sel~ P~ ~e ~ 1~% 1. D~nq~n~ P~on ~ 2: Gangs ~ 3: Men~l H~ ~ 4: Ment~ng ~ 5: ~{ P~mms ~ 6' Substan~ ~ 7: Yo~ C~s S~e~the sure ~at y~r ~ages ~1 1~%, Select Percentage I Acflvlbj AJcehol and substance abuse p~evenl/on services Tutodng and remedial education Child and adolesce~t health an~ me. hal health services Re~'eationat ser~ces Leadership and youth developme~l~ activities Teaching accountability Assistance in the development oi~job b'alning skills Other data dnven evidence based p~evention p~ograms (EXPLAIN below): Fund-Specific Criteria Forms PART ~: PREr~r=~nON POUCY BOARD Compiete the list below identifying the name and agency affilitalion ofindiv~luals serv~g on Ihe prevenUon p01icy board. # 1 2 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9 12 13 15 16 17. 20 2~ Member Name Vicky Alexander Margaret Canales M~is s a Madrigal Lauren Ranly Or~w P~ nin~ Brian ~va Captain Janie Suar~z Aaron Coo~y Dr. Shanel Ma~ Vac~n: Agency Affiliation ^t Large Law E~ forc. eme~t Dis ITic t AU~r ney L~gal B:lucaUon Yout~ ^t Large Sheriff's Office At Large Parent Fund-Specific Criteria Forms PART 6: RJr( FACTORS, RESOuJ~ES AND GAF'S tderf~ifylhe prevalence of each of the folk~ving ~sk factorS within your community and the~ ex~ain the resources identified to address the dsks and any gaps in services that may slill exis! 6_1 Risk Factm':. Individual Characterlsflce Prevalence Qf Ri~k Factor Alienal~on: In 2003 m Nueces County Ihere were 952 ~ulh under ~ 8 idenlifad with serious emotional dlstur'oances There were 46.303 adults identified wilh mental illness. CI-exas Dept. of Menfal Health and /Vlental Retardation. 2004 ) Rebelliousness. The Corpus Chdsti Police Departrnen[reported 65 known gang members in 2003. There were 4.552 incidents of vandalism and graffiU damage in,a~sfigated m Co~pus Chdsti in 2003. (Corpus Chdst~ Police Oepartmen[ Juvenile Enforcement Team. 2004) In 200:3 there were 940 arrests for curfew violations vandalism and disordertycenduc~in Nueces County. 0'e~as Dept_ ofPublic Saltey. Commun~ Resources [o Acld~ {RIsk Fair Corem unityresources inctude' leadership and character de~lopment programs 0foulh Odyssey) mentonng, peer counseling, and anger management I~aining, family ceunseling, recreation, mental health ser~ces substance abuse I~'eetment. tutoring, and assetde,,~lopment E.xis~ing GyPS in The community's case management capacity is nat large enough fo meet Ihe demand for nssistsnce in coordinating community r~sources for at-risk families. Page 5 of 8 Fund-Specific Criteria Forms PART 6: ~ FACTORS., REe.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.~OURCES AND GAPS (rOM'd) 6.2 Risk Fa~. F~nttly Illfluenc, e$ Prevatance of Risl( FactOr Famlly~4olence: From 1994 te 2003 familyviolence reports increased 77% in Corpus Christi The rate ot family~iolence for 2002 in Nueces Countywas 14.8/1 000 population (2002 Crime in Teas Report Texas Department of Pubhc Safety) Child Abuse: The rate of child abuse in Nuec:es Co. is double that of the State - 17.4/1.000 children compared to the State rate of 8.3/1.000 children (Texas DepL of Pmtecfiva & Regulafop/Sap.ices) Adult Subs[anco Abuse- The number of adults arrested ~or drug abuse continues to increase - over 3% increase [rom 1997 - 2003 In Nueces Co.(Tx Dept. of Public Safety. Crime RepoKdng Sa~ice. 2003) Commu~ ResOc~.e~ Io Address Ri~ FtyS'Or Sore e corem unity resources e:,ist through faith-based or corn m unlly organizations as well as go,~emment provided assistance Nuecas Countyhas a shelter for abused women and children as well as several subs[ance abuse b'eatment fecili~es Nuecos County has a Children's/~lvocacy Cenfor. a CityCommission on Children and Youth and a Child Protection Ad,,tso~ Commitlea. F,.,x~ino Gags in ~ePaces Families and ~3uth in need of set, ce are olten unaware of the services available. Theyare also reluctant [o seek out services without encouragement and/or mandates and hays a hard time coordinating the ser'acas they need. 6.3 Risk Factor:. School Er, patiences Preva~an~:e of Risk Factor P, cademic failure: Ovar 25% of the population of Nuecos Countym reported to be Illiterate according to a report from the Nuecos CountyLiteracyCouncri 2003 .Z~tendance and drop-out rates: The longitudinal drop-out rate for Nuec~s Countyschools is 7.7% compared to the state rate of 7.2%. (Texas Education Agency) Truancy has declined over 80% from 1998 to 2003 due to conl]nuing elforts o[the Juvanile Assessment Center and Juvanile Municipal Court Program. Howevar. a surveyindicated thatovar 25% o[middle school students had skipped at leastonce during Ihs school yearln 2000 (YOU Survey -TeNs A&M Un~varsity-Coq3us Chds~ 2000) Community Resources Io Address Risk Factor The communityhas recent~yformed a cil~ns coalition to address improving the outcomes for Nuecos County schools. The Juvenile Assessment Center and Juvenile Municipal Court Program conl~naes to work with schools, b'uancy officers, and social sauce agencies to pro'~de sanctions aceount3bilit~ and support fo at-risk ~outh and their families P~e§~$ Fund-Specific Criteria Forms ~ART 6~ ~ FAG*~J"ORS, RESOURCES AND GAPS (cOnt'dl E~sUnq Gm~s In Services Inter-c~nnectJvity [or client data s hadng aoes not e]~st There con§nues to be a need for better cellaborabon and in[on'nai~on sharing. 6.4 Rl,~k FaGIor; Peer Group Influences Prevak3n(;~ of PJ~ FaCtor Fdertds who engage in problem behaviors: In 2003. there were 371 a~rests Mr ju,,~nlle aicohol-relatad offenses in Nueces Courtly. There were 524 juvenile propertyan'esls (Texas Dept. of Public Safety, 2004) C~er 6% of births in Nueces County are ~o adolescents under 18 In 2002 I/~e rata tot students 15-19 identified with STDs was: Chlamydia - 31,6 per 1.000 ~n Nueces Countycompared with 16.7 per 1.000 in the s~ata; Gonorrhea - 7.0 per 1,000 ir~ Nueces Cour~ty compared with 5.2 per 1.000 irt the state (Tex~s Dept_ of Health. Vital Stalistics Report) In a 2000 survey, o~er 18% o[mlddle school students reported gef~ng alcohol from fl'lends most oHhe §me or ah~/ays. ('Y'OU I~ddle School Survey. 2000) CommuniW Resources to Address Risk Factor Some after-school programs e~st to provide heallhy acfi~lies for youth. CommunityorganizalJons provide tadlitJes [or youth to interact and take partm sports e',ent]s and other acfi'al~es. The Cityof CORPUS Chdsli provides programs through its Parks and Recreation Oepartmenl ExJslinn Gaos in Services ,e~:~_.es s to programs and acfivil~es is not available to all youlh in the county, pa~colady in areas where manyof the at-risk youlh 6.5 Risk Facter: Neighbon~ood and Community Factom Prevalance of Risk Factor Economic depdvel~on: In 2002, 18% of ~amilies in Nueces County lived below the povertylevel. A/most one in three children ti'~ in poverty, (T~. Dept. of Human Se~ces, Poverty Es'dm afes by County. 2003) tn Corpus Chrisl~ lSD over 50% of students qualdyfor the ~ee lunch program ( Corpus Christi lSD In[orrn alJon Sen,ices) Substance ,abuse: There were 254 dmg-relatad suspensions and 39 expulsions in the 2002-03 school year at Corpus Chdst~ lSD. (Corpus Chris6 lSD [o~n"nation Ser~ce$) P~2e 7 of 8 Fund-$/~:~c C~eda Fo~m Fund-Specific Criteria Forms PARTS: RtS~'~OR,$,RE~OIJR. CE~ANDc--~N~ (e, ot~d} Community Resources to ~ ~ Fa~or ~ E~nomlc de~lopment m a pdonW~r ~e =Wand ~untf ~ en~urage mom jobs. ~e wo~r~ de~lopment s~m wo~ wi~ Iow~n~me adul~ and ~u~ ~ pro.de job s~lls ~aining and emplo~bili~aining Communi~ organi~ons am a~ilable ~ wo~ ~ ~u~ and adul~ to address subs~n~ abuse. ~na ea~ Low w~ges continue to be a problem [or [amilies b'ylng ~ a~aln and maintain sell-sufficiency. LOW educaSon atf~mment complicates Ih~s problem Drug abuse Is often a barrier to ge~ng employed as drug ~sts become standard employabilitycdteda Ju~nile olf~nders are re~erred to agencies for assist~nco but drugs end alcohol are readily availabta and accessible to e~en the younger adolescents. Fur4~:~ Cr~e~ F~rn Project Narrative Forms 1.1 Pm~m S~ ~is ~j~ will address ~n~nued ~lgh le~ls ofju~nlle ;~s~ ~nd dellnquen~ ~at ~lague our ~mmum~. Edu~Eon ~ie~en~ po~, d~g use amongju~nlles and ju~nile ~olen~ are among ~e most ~mmon ~n~me ~i~d ~ ~mmuni~ leade~. Project Narrative Forms Provide d~pta that 6upflor~ the ~. ~ ~ ~ ~. F~ e~, ~ n~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a ~1 ~ ~t ~'n~l ~ f~ ~ ~e Nu~s Coun~ J~nile Jus~ Cen~r mere were 1.? 88 j~nlles adm ~d ~ ju~n{le ae~naon In Nue~s Coun~in 2003 *,~:cording to ~e Ju,.,enlle/~sessment Center FY 2004 Repo~ Ihe Cityo~'Corpus ChdsU Ju~nile Assessment Center processecl 1.338 in~kes [or ti'~ancy, c~Jr~w ',iolaUons and o~er stah~S offenses. ',according to Coq~us Christi Munidpal Court records the Juvenile Municipal Court had 518 juvenile referrals in 2003 -,Occording fe statistic~ provided bythe Corpus Chds§ LiteracyCouncil one-feurtb of the adult population in Nueces Countyis Illiterate. Nearly32% of all students entedng public high schools In Nuecas County c~o not graduate 'The median household ~ncome in Nueces Coun[yls $6.386 less than the Stete's median income, and $7.737 less than the National median according te U~S. Census Bureau statisbcs The percent of children ll'dng In po'ere/ for Nuecas Count/is almost one In three aocording to 2002 Census statistics. *Nueces Countyju'~nile drug offenses have demons~ated a drama~c 522.2% inca'ease from 1990 to 2003 acoordlng [o statistics provided by the Youth Of:)portun~bes Un[tod Comprehensive Slratag~c Plan for Nueces CounLy- 2004 IJ0clate. *From 1994 t~ 2003 familyviolenos repons Increased 76.9% in the Cityof Corpus Chdsti. From 2001 to 2003 the number ofdomesticviolence reports in,eased 19.2% The rate oi'Pamilyviolenoe for N ueces Coun[yis 15.4 per 1.000 oopulation as cz>rn pared with 8.5 per 1.000 m the State Project Narrative Forms ~e CI~ ofCo~us ChHsE pa~dpa~d In a ~-~ar p an ~lled ~e You~ ~ni~es Unl~d Corn ~mhensi~ S~ic Plan ~r Nue~s Coun~ Ea~ ~r ~is ~an is upda~ wi~ newly ~11~ da~ and ~nd and Hsk anal~ls pro~ded by ~e Te~s ~M Uni~rsi~o~us Chds~ ~ls olan was de~lo~d ~li~ng ~e U.S. ~m. ~ese include: *Family ~nagement Problems and Family Con~i~ *Eady Ini~a~on of ~e P~biem Beha~or ~e Ju~nlle ~sessment Cen~r and ~nidpal Ju~nile Cou~ Program dirty addresses ~ree of ~e bur pdod~dsk ~: Family ~nagement Problems and Famil~ ConEl~ EaHy~demlc Failure and ~ of Commi~ent ~ ~ool, and Eady ~l~a6on of Problem ~ha~r. ~di~onally, ~e p~mm Indir~y ~slE~ly problem ~ha~om do not es ~la~ and/or repeal Project Narrative Forms The goal of the Cl[yof Corpus ChdsU Ju~nlle Assessment Center and Ju~nlle Municipal Court Pn~jmm Is t~ decrease the Incidenc~ ofju'~nlle crime by helping at-dsk lam ilies connect wffh the ser~oes they need [o help their cttlldren amd delinquency and become produ~ve d~ns of the (:om m uni[y. Project Narrative Forms BdeflyeX~lalntt~e targetgrOUp ~or yo~Jr projecf. In(~ude tile geograPhic,ama The geographic area to be ser,~d is Nueces Coun[y. The racet group is ju'~niles who h a'~ been an'es ted [or m unictpal-le,.~l, pre-delinquent offenaea, and their families. 3.3 ~r Bolfl male end tamales will be served bythis proJecL Ju'.~anilea age 10-16 are ser~gd In he Ju'~nlle A~sessment Canter and Juvenile Municipal Courl; temllymembers of all ages will participate in he case management c.~mponent of Ihe project_ 3:s spe~ Ch. ra~mgdca Project Narrative Forms 4.t Program Type D~'~eRogram T~q3e ~t ~ S ~ ~ N~ ~r ~ p~ ~o~ am ~ in ~ ~. NoS: ~ p~ ~ ~1 ~ ~r~. ~ ~u ~n ~ all Pr~mm T~, you ~n o~ ~~m~ ~b ~nd ~ (8~~) ~ Enf;~menbln~s~gat'on ~ Prose~bon F ~ma~ Salq~on~ ~ SuDer~slor r Tminlng~ O~er (Sp~c;tfy) 1 Provide Juvanlle I,&JntotDal Court program for ju'~niles arres~d for muni~pal le,~l, pre-delinquent offenses. 2. Provide c:ourt..ordered sanc~ons to require pa~c~palaon n the case management c~mponent of the program. 2 Provide assessment and in~,ke fer juveniles arresl~d ~or municipal le',~l pre-delinquent Offenses at 8 Juvenile ,~ss essment Center 3. Provide comprenensi'~ case management senac~s that Include meeting regu[anywith the femiiyto plan problem-solving s~'ategies and b3 monitor the family's progress 4. Pro,de referral to servicas in the communityas appropriate and backing to ensure [amilies make those links ~) needed services. 5. Provide home visits, school visits, and cz)ntact with servic~ providers. Project Narrative Forms pART s:'PROJECT 5.t PerfOrmanc~ Note: Ap~ica n Out, ut Measure~ -Requtmd for All ProJect~ Outcome Measures- Requin~ for AU ProJec~ curm~¢ Annum Ac~Vl~ Amm~l A~vRy Pe~d Project Narrative Forms For coalJnuaflon p~ or,Jy, if yo~Jr currant or previous year's project tsNOT ~n ~ule in a~lshing :lhe ~ ob~scljves, bf,,e~y (~escr~e ~ major ebstades ~eve~l~ng your organiza'~en from sUO:=aasfuNy readning I~e project c~eclJveS asstaled~,~r pmviou~,granta~. (Dal;a maybecalojletedon a~ ~ing on how~ongl~e current or previous yea~S;p~ has been ~.) En~r ~xt here..,do not e~,r.,eed b~e maximum allowed area vd~in ~e [e~ bQx_ Project Narrative Forms ac~vltie~ and objective. Be sure Ihat I1~ summao] is easy b3 undeisland by a pemcm not lamitiar w~ your project and that you am confident and cOm[o~able with {he infom~tto~ E i~ ~ to be reieased und~ a publicinfo~natmn requesL The I~.Jnicioal Juvenile Court Program will address cz3n~nued high le',~ls of ju'.~nile arms~s and dellnqu~at ~an~, ~w ~olaSons and o~er s~s o~nses In ~20~ ~e Ju~nlile ~n[~pal Coud had 518 j~nile Supporting Documents Forms Lega~ Nama of Orgr, nizM~m: Grant Period: From. CmT'ent Gr~lot Numl:~'(ffCoat~uafloTt): ~} .: ~?, ~ t~e~pl~nt~ ~r state and/or federal ~ mu~t fully undei-Ma~l ~ comply W~n the r~qLllr~ments listed for the COml~eflenslve Certification and A.~m'ances In the Appflca~On Ins~u~tfon KJt fro' Ih/i project. FaUumto C~mply may retult In the withho~dlng of funds, temdn. Uon of the award, or 011~ ~ancUona. 1.1 Cerb'flcZUons end A~urance~ The appUc~At has ~ and will tidily comply with the Comprehensive C~m'.:atons and Assurances in tle /q~olicei~3n Ins~uc~o~ ~ for thi~ project: 1.2 Audit C~r~'fl~tlon -Federal Fun~s a) Select the apprepdate choice: OpUon 1: The appacant certifies that the applicant agen. Cy cun~ntiy expends combined ~lera~ funding o~ ~500.000 or more and, therefore, is required to submit an annual Single audit by an Independent auditor made in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 end OMB Circular A-133. Option 2: The applicant certifies [hat the applk~nt agency currently eXpo~ds combined [~tera[ funding of less Ihan $500,000 and~ therel~re. Is exempt fTom Ihe Single A~Jdit ~ and canno{ charge audit costs to a CJD grant. I undem~nd, however, that CJD may reqUire a &rotted scope au~t es defined in OMB Clr~Jlar A-133. b) Enter agency fiscal year: J 06/01/2~o4 - 07/311~3D5 (e.g.. 09/01/2004 - 08/3t/2005) c) Enter date of the last audit: I 12/2~/2~4 d) Provide iff[ormaUon regantlng the linano, al support received by Ihe applicant agency dudng the most recenay cornpleted fiscal year noted In Sec~on 1.2(b) above: Total EsUmated ~ount of SuPport $14.436,209 $2,066,611 $189,166,645 ~07,170 $ $ Source of Financial Support Federel Funds (ex(~uding Ibis request): State I-und~ [exclndlng ~hls request): Local Goven~mant Funds: Private Funds: Progmmtn~: C)fl~er (S~ECtFY): I Supporting Documents Forms 1.3 Equal~mployment Opportunity Plan (EEoP} CertJfic~on A. Defln~tiOrm Type ] Enlit¥ - EducelJonat/medical/non-pm~ Institution/Native AmeriCan Tribe - ce~fication required (sele.-"t appropriate ~ betewJ. EEOP NOT REQUIRED. Tvoe ~l~ ~;ntllN - .a Jr o~ef recipients recei,dng m~e ~ $25,00~. but on~ mm'e Kan $500,000 - certlfica~n r~aqui~ed (select the ~a~e choice below); organiz~ons must ma~lam EEOP on file ~' passible audit Iftba organ~zaflen flas more T¥Oe ill. Et~A¥. For {~3~t e~itles and state and lecal go~mme~(s m<~Nl[~l ~SG(],0G0 or m~e - ce~ ~U(~ (select the:apPrppfiate ctmlc~ below); ate o~ganizaflon must subnlit an EEOP lo the Office fo*' Civil Rights (OCR) for approve[ B. Or~anl~tlen Tv~e [i ~Oee: iOl3Uon 1: I cer'd fy thle orgartlzatJon la a Tyll)e t Entity. This e~b'ty will co{11ply wtth ate ~3tohlbElon s Option 4 ..~ ]ogatm~t di~'iminaiton In ~nY Pmomm or m::lM~ (28 CFR .~12,203), is not r~lulr~l ~ m~ an IEquat fimployment Opportu~lhrF~n, but wilt ~ v~ ~lual on'~lo~qrn~mt opportunl~ pro, mm guidelines of the Department ol Health and Human Senflces (28 CFR ~42.302). Option 2: I certify this o~ganlzaflon ts a Type II Entity that employs less than 50 people. 'l'his e~llrry ~ comply with {.be prohroltions against discdminatien In any program or autlvit~ (28 CFR ~42.302), but is not recluired to maintain an Equal Empioym~t Opportunity Plan 128 CFR ,,~2.301 et seq). Opl$on 3: I certify this organization Is a Type II Entity that emp/oys 50 or more people. This entity will comply wiat prohibitions against discrimination in any program or actwity (28 CFR ,,~42.302), and has formulated an Equal Employment OIa3ortunity Plan (28 CFR ,~42.302 el seq), that is on file in the office of: Option 4: I ~ this or~anl~tion la a TY!~ Itl l~nt~, lhis entity wiit comply ~ ~ prohibitions ogainst di,~:xlmination In a~ program or a~b~ (28 CFR ~.2.302), and has formula[~:l an£qu$1 [mployment Opportunity Plan {28 CF~ ,q42.~Ot et seq), that will be submitted to tho Offi~ lot C~il I~.i~hls, Office of ~u~tk~e ~mgrams, De~a~n'mnt el Justice, ~or approval upOn ~mrO O[ a grant. .4, [)~barment Certification A. The applicant certifies thatit and its principals: 1. A~'e oo~ presently deb~Ted, suspended, pfopased [or debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced l0 a denla! of l:ederal benefls ~a State or Federal Court. or voluntarily excluded ~'om pa~cipatJOn in this b'ansactlon by any federa! department or agerlcy; 2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicl, ed of or had a civil Judgmerlt rendered against them for commission of fTaud or a c4minal offense ~n cc~nect/on ~ obtaining, attempUng [o obtain, or perfo~rn~ a public (ledeml. stale, or local) Iransacfion or cool/act under a public transaction; vio~ of federal or slate anlJtrust statutes ~ conwnission of embazzlernent. Ihe~t, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction o[ records, making false stalernenis, or receiving stolen property; 3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise c~mlnally or civilly charged by a governmental enlJb/(federal, state, or local) with commission of any of ate offenses enumeraled In Section 1.4.(A)(2) of this form; and have not within a three-year pendd preceding atis application had one or more public b-ansactions (federal, slate, or local) terminated for:cause or defaull; or B. If the applicant is unable to certify to the above statements, SELECT 'Unable lo Certify' and provide an explanalion below: r unab~a t~ Supporting Documents Forms PART& ~R~TIr~ WORK~ ~ crA_c; $3~) When a ~ ~t~ to ~ o~ a grant p~ ~m~h ~ ~t ~ ~ CJD a ~ Of ~ ~ or~n~ ~ ~g ~ ~ ~ lnve~ ae ~"of ~. ~, Ifs[ e~ ~ O~a~ t~ has ~t~ of~e pU~ ~ ~K ~ ~on P~e 3 of 5 Supporting Documents Forms PAR'I: 3:'#ON~RORT FtNANC[AL CAPAB~U'TY QUES~ (T.A.C. '~3'2D"~ 3) AI~ nenprq~tCOrpomtkms app~/i~ for CID gram funds that have~:pmvlo~ly received a C JO gfac~t must-complete this q~.wlJ~tre, Failure to cothply may resL~lt ~ ttte rienZI of an award by CJD. 3.10egaSizaflOr~al Irfl~'maUon 1. Enter rifle year in which ~e ~ ~s tou~: ~ 2, E~r ~[e ~at ~ IRS ~er g~t~ ~1(c)(3) ~ eX~ s~s: ~ 4. En~r ~ ~ number ~d ~ da~ e~n~ W~ T~ S~aW of ~e: Enf~' ~X t hefe...do n~X exceed ~e m~ximum a~lon~ ama wil~ a~y c~t~ t~xt b~es 6. ff any member of ',he beard is related to one another o~ an employee of Ihe nonprofit corporation. In the space prov]de~ beh3w explain Be rela§onstl~p: 3.2 FIn*,n=~Maaagement Information The grantee ~niza~n needs to incorporate an aCCOUnting System that will tJ~ck costs between direct and Indkect COsis (genera[ le{Jger) as wall as direct costs by project (project ledger). The grantee ~ also ~to 6st. ablish a ~e and efCmt repo~g e,y~tem lo track personnel costs by project. This should be reported on an Imu~ ba~ls, ~r in ~meets o[ an hour. 1. Is the~ a;~a~t of accounts? (Thts Is a list of a grantee brga~'s accounts identified by a spec~c n~r.) 2, Does the ecco~ltirlg system include a project tedger pm~g for ~ re~3rdiag of eXpendlt~es~or each program by required b~dget c~st categ~dee? 3. Is there a Ume~eeplng system that al~3ws for grant peraoonet to delineate activity and also requlresl~e ~naturee of the employee and his Supporting Documents Forms B. Flrmnc~l Cal~bllltv The grantee should prepare f~anctal stalemenl~ at taast annuaJly. A~ a mlrflmt~, c~n'ent interne/balimae ~ and Ir~oree ~temenl~ ere requked. A balance sheet liabilities, ~,q retained earn~lgs at a given of a grantee for a speo11~ pe~od Of time 1. Has an k~dependerd audit 0eortconducted of U'~e organiz~? ff~e~, provide a r..opyo~the ~t mceat eudltmpoeL If no. provide cople~ of ~ mo~ recent l~mc~ ~t m~ 2. Does ~e~organ~_atlon prepare financial ~afementsat ~ annuaityT ,~. Accorclir~t to I~e ofgar~.aUon's most reoent ud~ or Ba~n~e Sheet, m~ U'~ carrent total assets 9rearer IRan t~e ha~? C. Eludaetaev Coran~ The §rant~e should establish a system to Irack e~pendltures against budge~ and/or fun~ed amounls. 1./Vas ~ere ~budge~a~y contmts ~ effecl (e.g., comparison ~budget~l~ttha~.> expendituma on a monthly basis) to preclude d~ dov~ IFant ,~Stn excess of';, a) To~al funds autho~zed on the Statement of Grant Award? b) Total fun~ availab4e [er anyt~:lget calego~y as stlptilate~ en U~e Statement of ~ Award? O. tn~arnat ¢~ If th que~o,n, oneThe person°rgan'Tat~n~houtclmUst safeguard cash r~:~Lms and dlsbursemer~ and ensure a segregaUon of duUe~ exists. For example, no[ have cordrol over all aapects o[ Ihe accounting sySterrL such as r&gning checks and maldng deposits. ~owfng:l' Has the organlzaUon tnstJt~ed safeguards to ensure adequate controls ~ l~e que~ ) any action a) Are accoun~ng enbles supported by apprepdale decumentation (e.g., purct~ase Ilt~' ~I'ECI' O~e: .~.~l orders, Vouchers reC~pls, Invoices)? b) Is there separation of respons blUty In the rece,p[, I~ayment, and recording of cash? ~ SELFCTOne: ~jI Other: Pe~Je 5 of 5 Title V Performance Measures Addendum A. IDENI~FYING INFORMATION ENTER the identti~ing information for the organization and this project. (Note: The information will automab~allyprefill on each subsequent sheet within this file.) 1. Legal name of the organization: Cibj of Coq~us ChdsU 2. "l-~.e of the project: Title V Delinquency Prevention Program 3. Grant podod: From: I 9/1/2005 I To: I 8/31/2006 4. Current grant number (If Continuation): B. PERFORMANCE MEASURES All applicants will be asked to track and report federally required standard performance measures based on only those puq:~ose area(s) you selected in Pad 3 of the Fund-Spe~fic Cdteda Form wffhin the Applica~:~n Kit - Forms file. Please identify both cun~nt and ta~zjet level data for each required measure. An official reporting packet containing detailed requirements will he sent from the Public Policy Research Institute (PPRI) at Texas A&M University following notification of award. PURPOSE AREA 1: DEUNQUENCY PREVENTION Provide beth output and outcome measures for this project. Output measures show the level of activity of a project. They reflect the amount of services being provided (e.g., number of people served; number of classes held). They are not intended to show impact. Outcome measures show impacts of a project in targeted areas (e.g, percentege of program graduates). They reflect the exlent to which the goals of the project have been achieved. Definitions are located in the Application Instruc~on Kit. 1.10ut~ut Measures Current Data Taq:let Data Number ol program youth served. I 465 I 500 Use el best practice model (yes/no), [ yes yes Number of parents served 1.2 Outcome Measures Number and percent of program youth exhibiting desired change in targeted behavior. Number and percent of program youth completing program requirements. Number and percent of program youth who have exhibited an increase in school atiendanca. Number and percent of program youth satisfied with program. 465 Current Da~ 452/97% 465/100% not ~acked 5OO Tan:let Dab 450190% 450~90% lA,nickeL 400/80% Page 1 of I Peffocrnance Measure 1 7 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Action Date: May 17, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: Item A: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant in the amount of $55,371 awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Rem B: Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $55,371 from the Coq>oration for National and Community Service in the No.1067 Park and Recreation grants fund for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; and declaring an emergency. ISSUE: This grant made available through the Coq>oration for National and Community Service will provide enhanced funding to continue the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. The fund authorization will be for the period April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Council authorization is required to accept and appropriate Federal grant funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service to fund the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006~ PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: On April 13, 2004, the City Council accepted and appropriated Federal funds in the amount of $54,915 from the Corporation for National and Commurdty Service. This Council action authorized funding for the first year of a three-year continuing grant process. FUNDING: The Corporation for National and Community Service is issuing a grant in the amount of $55,371 in Federal funds to the City of Coq>us Christi which will provide matching funds in the aniount of $78,323. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Council authohzation is requested to accept and appropriate funds fi-om the Coq>oration for National mid Community Service. hk, Diet--toUr~/r ~ ~ecr;ation Department Attachments: BACKGROUNDINFORMATION BACKGROUND: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has proven to be exceptionally beneficial to both senior citizens and various public and private agencies in Corpus Christi. RSVP volunteers are individuals 55 years or older who utilize their talents and experience to serve the needs of the community. DUring the past grant period over 958 enrolled volunteers contributed over 12,000 hours each month through 96 different non-profit, health care proprietary, and governmental agencies including the City of Corpus Christi, local hospitals, the Red Cross, Texas State AqUarium, Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center and local school districts. During the FY 2004/2005-grant period over 143,000 hours were contributed to the community. RSVP volunteers contributed 59,467 hours to City departments including Police, Library, Airport, Museum and Parks and Recreation, resulting in an annual value of over $892,005 provided directly to the City of Corpus Christi. Notice of Grant Award Corporation for National and Conununity Service 1999 Bryan St., Suite 2050 Dallas, TX 75201 Retired and Senior Volunteer Prog~ram Grantee City of Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard PO Box 9277 Corpus Christi TX 78469-9277 Award Information A. greement No.: 05SRWTX018 Amendment No.: 0 CFDA No.: 94.002 Project Period: Budget Period: lIN: 746000574 04/01/2005 - 03/31/2008 04/01/2005 - 03/31/2006 Purpose 'Fne purpose el'this award is to assist thc grantee in carrying out a national service pmgramas authorized by the Don'es tic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, as armnded (42 U.S.C., Chapter 22). Funding Information Thl~ Year Total Obligated by £~CS $0 S55,371 $55271 Cramee's Unobligated ~3 ~0 Balance ICa~yoye0 Total Avadable ~0 $55,371 S55,371 Cumulative Funding for Project Period Total Aumrded [n Previous Years Total CNCS Funds Awarded to Date $55,371 Special Conditions/Other Costs allowed under this grant are limited to those categories contained m signed apphcation package dated 2/1~2005. This award includes a F456 adn~strative cos t increase based on additional Fis cai Year 21~)5 funding provided by the Congress. Grantees shall prepare a P'mject Progress Report (CNCS-1020 for Senior Corps or CNS 1433 for ArceriCorps* VISTA) sel~- annually at the end of the 2nd, and 4th quarters of the budget period. The report shall be subnitted to the Corporation Pmgrmn Manager no later than 30 days after the end of the designated reporting period, Terns of Acceptance: By accepting funds under lifts grant, Ihe Grantee agrees Io comply wilh all terms and conditions of Ire granl that are on the Corpora/ion's websi/e al h0p://egrants.cnsgov/lermsandcondillons/RSVPTandC.pdf, all assurances and certifications made in the Granl application, and all applicable federal slalules, regulallom and guidelines. The Granlee agrees Io adminisler the funded Program in accordance wilh the approved Granl applicallon and budgel(s), supporting documents, and other represenlallons made In support of the approved Grant application. Corporation for National and Con~mnity Service: Signature Date Oona R/chard, (214)880-7072 Notice of Grant Award ]999 Bryan St,, Suite 2050 Dallas, TX 75201 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Grantee City o fCoq~us (~risti 1201 Leopard PO Box9277 Coq~us Onris ti TX 78469-9277 C~rpomtion for National and Caranmnity Service: Betlye Hand. nd Nacre (typed) Title EJN: 746~00574 Darnel Dunlap, 405-231-5203 Program Official ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,371 FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THE NO. 1067 PARK AND RECREATION GRANTS FUND FOR THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That a grant of $55,371 from the Corporation for National and Community Service is appropriated in the No. 1067 Park and Recreation Grants Fund for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the 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 ,2005. ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary Henry Garrett Mayor APPROVED: May 4, 2005 Lisa Aguilar { ) Assistant Cit~Attorney for City Attomey 8 AGENDA MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 2005 SUBJECT: Northwest Library Expansion (Project No. 4319) AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance appropriating $196,385 from City Hall CIP Fund 3160, transferring to and appropriating in Library CIP Fund 3210 for the Northwest Library Expansion; amending capital budget adopted by ordinance 026188 by increasing appropriations by $392,770; and declaring an emergency. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Solka Nava Torno Architects in the amount of $196,385 for the Northwest Library Expansion. (BOND ISSUE 2004) ISSUE: This project was approved November 2, 2004 in the Bond Issue 2004 Package under Proposition No. 3 Public Facility Improvements. A Contract for Professional Services is required to provide design, bid and construction phase services and requires the approval of City Council before work may begin. FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the Fiscal Year 2005 Capital Improvement Budget. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented. Herbert Canales Director of Libraries ~gel R _E_scobar, P. E., Director of Engineering Services Additional Sul31~ort Material: Exhibit "A" Background Information Exhibit "B" Contract Summary Exhibit "C" Location Map BACKGROUND INFORMATION SUBJECT: Northwest Library Expansion (Project No. 6273) BOND ISSUE 2004 PROJECT PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: 1. November 2, 2004 - Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of the 2004 Bond Capital Improvement Projects (Resolution No. 026015). 2. November 9, 2004 - Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the Special Election held on November 2, 2004, in the City of Corpus Chdsti for the adoption of five bond propositions; adoption of a permanent ad valorem tax freeze on residents homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older or disabled persons and eligible spouses; and adoption of seven amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus Chdsti (Ordinance No. 026022). 3. March 29, 2005 - Approval o~' the FY 2004-2005 Capital Improvement Budget for $178,074,800 (Ordinance 026188). PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: 1. Auqust 26, 2004 - Distribution ol= Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2004-03 Bond Issue 2004 Projects to 175 engineering firms (70 local and 105 non-local). 2. March 25, 2005 - Addendum No. 1 to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2004-03 Bond Issue 2004 Projects to 175 engineering firms (70 local and 105 non-local). 3. Aodl 13, 2005 - Addendum No. 2 to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2004-03 Bond Issue 2004 Projects to 175 engineering [irms (70 local and 105 non-local). FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of construction contract to complete the project as required. PROJECT BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, November 2, 2004, the City of Corpus Chdsti held an election to consider a number of ballot propositions to fund major capital improvements for the community, Bond Issue 2004. The November 2, 2004 election was held jointly with Nueces County and coincided with the Presidential Election. The Bond Issue 2004 package includes $95 million in projects to be funded from ad valorem property taxes (a General Obligation Bond Issue) in Street, Public Health and Safety, Public Facilities, Parks and Recreation, and Bayfront Master Plan 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. EXHIBIT "A" Page I of 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of the following improvements: The Nodhwest Library was built to provide library services to the residents of Corpus Chdsti residing in the Northwest area of the City. The existing facility currently contains 7,340 sq. ff. The City-wide November 2004 Bond Election allocated $2,000,000 for the purpose of adding 5,000 sq. ff. and renovating and reconfigudng the existing 7,340 sq. ft. Since the odginal construction was completed in 1982, additional parking was added to the rear of the property in 1998 and roof repairs were made in 2004. During a scope definition meeting with the Architects and City staff, it was determined that the 5,000 sq. ff. expansion should occur to the north of the property. Land purchase should be sufficient in size to allow a future driveway from the rear parking area to be extended to McKinzJe Road. CONTRACT SUMMARY/FEE: A contract summary and fee is attached as Exhibit B. FINAL PRODUCT: Design, Bid and Construction services will result in the 5,000 sq. ft_ expansion and renovation of the existing space within the Nodhwest Library. EXHIBIT "A" Page 2 of 2 CONTRACT SUMMARY NORTHWEST LIBRARY EXPANSION CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The City of Corpus Chdsti, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Chdsti, Nueces County, Texas 78469-9277 (City) acting through its duly authorized City Manager or Designee (Director o[ Engineering Services) and Solka Nava Torno Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation, 6262 Weber Road, Suite 310, Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas 78413-4031 (ArchltsctJEngineer- NE), hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF PROJECT (Northwest Library Expansion, City Project No. 4319) The Northwest Library was built to provide library services to the residents of Corpus Christi residing in the Northwest area of the City. The existing facility currently contains 7,340 sq. ft. The City-wide November 2004 Bond Election allocated $2,000,000 for the purpose of adding 5,000 sq. ft. and renovating and reconfiguring the existing 7,340 sq. ft. Since the original construction was completed in 1982, additional parking was added to the rear of the property in 1998 and rool~ repairs were made in 2004. During a scope definition meeting with the Architects and City staff, it was determined that the 5,000 sq. ft. expansion should occur to the north of the property. Land purchase should be sufficient in size to allow a future ddveway from the rear parking area to be extended to McKinzie Road. 2. SCOPE OF SERVICES The NE hereby agrees, at its own expense, to perform professional 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-1 ", to complete the Project. Exhibit "A-1" provides a supplemental description of services to Exhibit "A" and is not intended to supersede services described in Exhibit "A". Work will ,,,~t begin on Additional Services until requested by the NE (provide breakdown o1: costs, schedules), and written authorization is provided by the Director of Engineering Services. Contract Summary Page 1 ol~ 3 3. SCHEDULE PROPOSED PROJECTSCHEDULE DAY Wednesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Monday Monday(2) Wednesday Wednesday Monday Weekday DATE May 18, 2005 August 8, 2005 August 23, 2005 August 24, 2005 September 26, 2005 October 11,2005 November 7, 2005 November 14, 21,2005 December 7, 2005 December 14, 2005 February 2006 February 2007 ACTIVITY Begin Preliminary Phase Design Memorandum Submittal City Review Begin Design Phase Interim Design Submittal City Review Final Submittal Advertise for Bids Pre-Bid Conference Receive Bids Begin Construction Construction Completion 3. FEES Fee for Basic Services. The City will pay the NE 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, NE 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 NE'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 NE a not-to-exceed fee as per the table below: Contract Summary Page 2 o[ 3 C. Summary of Fees Fee for Basic Services TOTAL 1. Preliminary Phase 2. Design Phase 3. Bid Phase 4. Construction Phase Subtotal Basic Services Fees Fee for Additional Services (Allowance) 1. Permit Preparation and fees (as applicable) Total Permitting (AUTHORIZED) 2. Topographic Survey (AUTHORIZED) 3. Library consultant 4. Construction Observation Services 5. Formal Presentations (AUTHORIZED) 6. Warranty Sub-Total Additional Services Fees Total Authorized Fee 8,650 91,350 7,550 27,450 135,000 5,585 8,500 TBD 34,500 6,600 6,200 61,385 196,385 Contract Summary Page 3 of 3 File : \Mproject\councilexhibi~s\exh4519.dwg N PROJECT LOCATION NORTHWEST LIBRARY CITY PROJECT No. 4319 LOCATION MAP NOT TO $C4LE EXHIBIT "C" NORTHWEST LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT (BOND ISSUE 2004) CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT ~ DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES PAGE: I of: 1 ____--'- DATE: 05-11-2005 ~ ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $196,385 FROM CiTY HALL BOND FUND 316~, TRANSFERRING TO AND APPROPRIATING IN LIBRARY ClP FUND 3210 FOR THE NORTHWEST LIBRARY EXPANSION; AMENDING FY 04-05 CAPITAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE 026188 BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $392,770; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY SECTION 1. Appropriating $196,385 from City Hall Bond Fund 3160, transferring to and appropriating in Library CIP Fund 3210 for the Northwest Library Expansion. SECTION 2. Amending FY 04-05 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 to increase appropriations by $392,770. 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 ncc'J for immediate action necessary for the eft'relent 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 May, 2005. ATTEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: May .J.~l~_, 2005 Henry Garrett Mayor 9 AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Action Date: May 17, 2005 AGENDAITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with RS Black Civil Contractors of Corpus Chdsti, Texas in the amount of $754,179 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation for the Total Base Bid. ISSUE: Due to problems with age, leaking pipe and the high cost of operations, this project will replace all underground air distribution lines at the Laguna Madre Plant with an above ground system. Additional work will include replacing the existing coarse air bubble system with a fine bubble diffuser system. This is a re-engineering effort that will pay for itself with energy savings. FUNDING: Funds are available for this project through the FY 04-05 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program budget. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented. Foster Crewell Director of Wastewater scobar, P. E. Dfrector of Engineering Services Additional Support Material: Exhibit "A" Background Information Exhibit "B" Project Budget Exhibit "C" Bid Tab Exhibit "D" Location Map BACKGROUND INFORMATION SUBJECT: Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation (Project No. 7169) PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: 1. December 17, 2002 - Approval of the Capital Improvement Program FY 2002-2003 (Ordinance No. 025144). 2. February 25, 2003 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract For Professional Services for Stage 1 Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $72,600 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation Project (Motion No. M2003.078). 3. January 13.2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to a Contract for Professional Services for Stage 2 Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $111,418 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation Project (Motion No. M2004-007). 4. March 25, 2005 - Approval of the FY 2005 Capital Improvement Budget in the amount of $178,074,800. (Ordinance No. 026188) PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: 1. February 20, 2002 - Distribution of Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2002-01 (Aviation, Street, Water, Wastewater, Gas Improvement Projects) to 42 engineering firms (28 local and 14 out-of-town). 2. March 13, 2002 - Addendum No. 1 to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2002-01 (Aviation, Street, Water, Wastewater, Gas Improvement Projects) to 42 engineering firms (28 local and 14 out-of-town). 3. March 15, 2002 - Addendum No. 2 to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2002-01 (Aviation, Street, Water, Wastewater, Gas Improvement Projects) to 42 engineering firms (28 local and 14 out-of-town). 4. March 26, 2002 - Addendum No. 3 to the Request for C~ualifications (RFQ) No. 2002-01 (Aviation, Street, Water, Wastewater, Gas Improvement Projects) to 42 engineering firms (28 local and 14 out-of-town). 5. March 28, 2002 - Addendum No. 4 to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2002-01 (Aviation, Street, Water, Wastewater, Gas Improvement Projects) to 42 engineering firms (28 local and 14 out-of-town). 6. January 31,2005 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 2 to a Contract for Professional Services for Goldston Engineering, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $2,000.00 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation Project FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Nothing Anticipated. EXHIBIT "A" I Page 1 of 3 PROJECT BACKGROUND: The Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant is a 3 MGD Contact Stabilization Plant. The aeration system piping is of ductile iron placed underground from the Blower Building to the Aeration Basins, which operates using a course air bubble system. Due to problems with leaking pipe and high cost of operation, this project will: · Replace all underground air distribution lines with above ground system · Replace the course air bubble system with a fine bubble air diffuser system. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project consists of Phase I and Phase 2 work. It is proposed that both phases (1 and 2) of this project shall be bid and constructed under this contract. Phase 1 consists of the installation a new stainless steel air distribution system above- ground which replaces an existing below-grade ductile iron system. Other work that is included in Phase 1 is replacing the existing steel blower intake filter hoods with stainless steel intake filter hoods and minor site work including removal and salvage of existing ductile iron piping and fittings, grouting of below-grade piping, and concrete paving in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents. Phase 2 consists of the installation of a new fine bubble diffuser system in the re- aeration and mixing basins to replace the existing coarse bubble diffuser system in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents. BID INFORMATION: Bids were received on July 14, 2004 with two (2) bidders submitting proposals. The bid proposal was set up with a five parts composing a Total Base Bid. The total base bids ranged from $754,179 to $1,272,670.00. RS Black Civil Contractors submitted the lowest Total Base Bid. The five parts of the total base bid consists of the following: PART A of the base bid consists of mobilization, temporary basin diversion and pumping, removal of grit from the re-aeration and mixing basins, removal of existing coarse bubble diffusers, demolition of existing site and drop piping, removal and salvage of existing ductile iron piping and fittings, grout filling of abandoned lines, removal of existing intake filter hood assemblies, and demolition of concrete, cement mortar units (CMU blocks) and brick. PART B consists of installing a new stainless steel air distribution system piping above-ground which replaces an existing below-grade ductile iron system; and, installation of a new fine bubble diffuser system in the re-aeration and mixing basins to replace the existing coarse bubble diffuser system. · PART C consists of concrete pipeway support slab and sidewalk construction. · PART D consists of construction of above-ground, 2 ½ -inch to 4-inch tall pipe EXHIBIT "A" I Page 2 of 3 supports; ddlled piers; 7-foot, eleven-foot and 3-inch, and sixteen-foot and nine-inch tall pipe supports; adjustable pipe saddle supports, replacing the existing steel blower intake filter hoods with stainless steel intake filter hoods; installation of crossover stairs; and the installation of stainless steel pipe straps, pipe carrier claims, pipe sleeve grout assemblies and pipe stiffeners. PART E consists of the installation of ball, check and butterfly valves, pressure indicator assemblies, brass plugs, blind flanges, expansion couplings, and a 36-inch wide slide gate; and, the relocation of electrical appurtenances; and painting. RS Black Civil Contractors has satisfactorily performed work for the City on other contracts. Therefore, based on past satisfactory experience and Iow bid, Golds/on Engineering and City staff, recommend that a contract be awarded to RS Black Civil Contractors in the amount of $754,179 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Plant Aeration System Rehabilitation project for the Total Base Bid. CONTRACT TERMS: The contract specifies that the project will be completed in 120 calendar days, with completion anticipated by September 2005. FUNDING: Funds for this project are available in the FY 2004-2005 Wastewater Capital Improvement Budget. EXHIBIT "A" Page 3 of 3 PROJECTBUDGET LAGUNA MADRE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AERATION SYSTEM REHABILITATION (Project No. 7169) May 17, 2005 Wastewater CIP ............................................................................ FUNDS REQUIRED: Construction (RS Black ) ................................................................. Contingencies (10%) ...................................................................... Consultant (Goldston Engineering) .................................................... Construction Inspection .................................................................. Engineering Reimbursement ............................................................ Finance Reimbursement ................................................................. Miscellaneous (Printing, Advertising) .................................................. Total ............................................................................................ $1,077,014.00 $754,179.00 75,417.00 186,018.00 24,950.00 22,650.00 11,300.00 2,500.00 $1,077,014.00 EXHIBIT "B" Page 1 of 1 Tabulation of Bids Department of Engineering - City of Corpus Christi, TX Tabulated By: Sarah West E.I.T. Go~daton Englne~Hng Date: May 5, ~OO5 Time at'Completion: 210 Calendar Qay~ Engineer's Opinion of Cost: $1,200.000 MobilizaliO~, including [:neconslract-ion exploratory encavation per Special I~rovision A4 I, complete in place A-1 ~rcm~ary Basin Diversion and Pumping, complete in Project No. 7169 230 171 A45 L~molition: Site Piping Pipe B~rnovals, per linear £~t 9~ Demolition: Dilluser Drop Piping Pipe Rern~vals, per A-7 linear In~t 3,075 AU Demolition Fitting Removals, complete in plac~ per ton 3 D~wnolilion Groul Fill Abandoned Pipes and Fglings, A-§ compete in place t~r cubic yard I 0 Denmlii~on Remove Intake Filter Hood Assemblies, A-10 compIcle in place per each 3 A-11 Derr~lition Concrete, complete in plac~ per cubic yard D~n~lition CMU Blocks and Bricks, complete in place A-12 per lump sm A-13 Allowance fo~ Unanticipated Adjustments Remove Femporary Phase I Piping A-14 (NOT IN CONTRACT) Subto4al 'A" Items.:~ 304L 10 Gauge Stainless Sloel Piping and F0fings, 8-1 compl~tc in place per line. ar foot Ductile Ira. Piping and Fitlings, complete in place per B-2 linear loot PVC Piping and Fi~nga, con]plate m place per linear B-5 (NOT IN CONTRACT) Subtelal "B" Items: C-~2 crete Sidewalk~ complete in plac~ per squa~ yard Subtotal 'C" Rems: 0 525 70 2,350 0 R.S Black ] Holloman Corporation P.O. Box 6218 13730 M0 Eut Corem ChrlsU, T'X 78486 Converse, TX 78109 LS $ 50.000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 125.200.00 $ 125,200.00 LS $ 20.0OO.00 $ 20,0OO.O0 $ 35.400.00 $ 35,400.00 CY $ 30.00 $ 6,900,00 $ 350.00 $ 80,500.00 EA $ 3.0O $ 513.00 $ 160.00 $ 27,360.00 LF LF TON CY IEA CY Lg LS LS LF LF LF LF LS SY SY 40.000.00 $ 40,000,00 $ 43,350.00 40.00 $ 3,6OO.00 $ 220.0~ 0.20 $ 615.00 $ 20.00 ,0O0.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 540.00 250.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 290.00 300.00 $ 900.00 $ 270.00 ,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 2,400,00 180,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ 180,000.00 $ $ $ 310,328.00 310.00 $ 162,750.00 $ 350,00 500.00 $ 17,500.00 $ 360.00 300.00 $ 21,000.00 $ 320.00 50.00 $ 117,500.00 $ 93.00 $ $ $ 3t 8,75~.00 110.00$14. .0ol, o.o0 8s.oo $ 5,950.001 12000 Is 2o~.oo I $ 43,350.00 $ 10,800.00 $ 61,500.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 2,900,00 $ 810.00 $ 1,430.00 $ 2,40~.00 $ 180,000.00 $ $ 582,000.0~ $ 183,750.00 $ 12,600.00 $ 22,400.00 $ 218,550.00 $ $ 437,300.00 $ 28,600.00 8,400.00 $ 37,000.00 EXHIBIT "C" c ~OCUUE-,*,~.~LCC~J_S ~r~,~,a,~ T~-~ ~ ~ ~,~ PAGE 1 OF 2 Tabulation of Bids Department of Engineering - CRy of Corpus Christi, TX Tabulated By: Sarah West EJ.T. Gcfldston Engineering Time ol' CompleUon: 210 Calendar Oay~ Date: May 5, 2005 Engineer's Opinion of Cosl: $1,200,000 Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Am-aUon System RehabllltaUon Project No. 7166 · ite'm ! Description Quantlty~ Base Bid I Above~ir~Jnd (2 I/2' 4' Tall) Pipe Supports, complete D I in place par each 23 Dhlled Pier and 71 Tall Pipe Supporl, compete in place D-2 p~ each I Dnllea:t Pier ~rtd l 1%3" Tall Pipe Support, complele in D-12 Pipe Sleeve Grout Axsembly, complete in place per each 3 D-13 Pipe Stiffeners, complale in place p~r e~ch 6 Subtolal "D" Item.~ ~ I E-1 I" lia I--I Valve, complete in place ~ each 1 3/4" Moisture Bleed~OIT Assembly, complete in place per E-2 each 5 ' ~1.~' mla~J~' I Holloman Corpora-U~ ' P.O. Box 6218 I 137301-10 East Corpus Chrtstl, TX 78466 Con,,~rse, TX 78109 Unit UnR pHce ~ Amount UnR Pdce [ Amount EA $ 740.00 $ 17.020.00 $ 1,670 0<3 $ 38,410.00 EA $ 3,O00.00 $ 3,0OO.00 $ 4,O40.00 $ 4,040.00 EA $ 3,800.00 $ 3,800.00 $ 4,670.00 $ 4,670.00 EA $ 2,,55~.00 $ 5,100.00 $ 5.080.00 $ 10,160.00 FA $ 100.00 $ 300.00 $ 780.00 $ 2,340.00 EA $ 1,650.00 $ 6.600.00 $ 1,810.00 $ 7,240,00 FA $ 5,.500.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 5,850.00 $ 11,700.00 EA $ 9,000.00 $ 9,000.00 $ 10,740.00 $ 10,740.00 EA $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 EA $ 200.00 $ 400.00 $ 360.00 $ 720.00 EA $ 150.00 $ 600.00 $ 520.00 $ 2,080.00 EA $ 900.00 $ 2,?00.00 $ 790.00 $ 2,370.00 EA $ 400.00 $ 2,400 00 $ 490.00 $ 2,940.00 .1_ I $ 6s,~o.00 I s ao?.93o.oo I EA $ 80.00 $ 80.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00 FA $ 75.00 $ 375.00 $ 280.00 $ 1,400.00 E-3 Pre,utc Inrlicator Assembly, complete in place ~r each 6 EM 6" BurreHly Valve, complete in place per each 2 E-5 8" Butterfly Valve, complete in place per each 6 E~ I 0" Butterfly Valve, comp[eta in place per each _ 1 E-7 12" Butterfly Valve, complele in place per each I E-8 8" Ch~ck Valve, complete in place per each 3 E-§ 1 - I/4" Brass Plag, complete m place per each 171 E-11 Expansion Couplings. complete in place per lump sum E.-12 36" Slide Gate. complete in place per each Paint Steel Supl~rts and new Duetile h-on Piping, Fillings [-13 and Valvea.complete in place per lum~ sum EA $ 220.00 $ 1,320.00 $ 420.00 $ 2,520.00 AE $ 1,000.0~ $ 2,000.00 $ 1,510.00 $ 3,020.00 FA $ 600.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 1,640.00 $ 9,1t40.00 EA $ 1,500.00 $ 1,50C).00 $ 2,070.00 $ 2,070.00 liA $ 1,700.00 $ 1.700.00 $ 2.230.00 $ 2,230.00 EA $ 75.00 $ 225.00 $ 1.710.00 $ 5,130.00 EA $ 11.00 $ 1,881.00 $ 10.00 $ 1,710.00 EA $ 250.00 $ 2,250.00 $ 460.00 $ 4,140.00 tS $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 1,300.00 EA $ 12.000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 10,800.00 $ 10.800.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 23,700.00 $ 23,700.00 Repaint Existing Above Ground Ductile Iron Air Pipe, E-14 Fittings and Valves, complete in place per lump sum Rclocate Electrical Appurtenances, complete in place per E-15 lump sum Subtotal "E" Items: '¥6TAL BASE.. ITEMS:~ LS $ 2,,50().00 $ 2,500.00 $ 14,200.00 $ 14.200.00 LS $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 26,100.00 $ 26,100.00 II I $ 38,~;~1._~" I $..._t_08,480.00 I I$ 7~,'~70-oo_1 I i 1.,272,670.6(~ EXHIBIT "C" C~.[~(~IjU[ iLi~r~LC)C~LS_i/T~mp~,~i~ TEiE~,~i~ (25 C.5 tiS.b PAGE 2 OF 2 ~ Mproject \ councilexhibi[s \ exh 7169.dwg NUECES BAY N CORPUS CHRISTI BAY LAGUNA MADRE WAs TEWA TER PLANT LAGUNA MADRE GULF OF MEXICO LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE PROJECT No. 7169 LAGUNA MADRE WASTEWA TER TREATMENT PLANT AERATION SYSTEM REHABILITATION CI1¥ OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS EXHIBIT "D' C£TY COUNC.[L EXHr_B.[T ~ DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES PAGE: I of 1 ____--,,-- DATE:05/f 1/2005 ~ 10 AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Action Date: May 17, 2005 SUBJECT: Padre Island Sand Dollar Pump Station Paving and Landscaping (Project No. 8536) AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to award a construction contract to Garrett Construction from Ingleside, Texas in the amount of $126,964.60 for the Padre Island Sand Dollar Pump Station Paving and Landscaping. ISSUE: The Padre Island Sand Dollar Pump Station improvements are nearly complete. In response to neighbors' concerns, the last stage of that project will be to improve the facility's parking lot and to install landscaping around the site. City Council action is required to award the construction contract, thereby completing the project. FUNDING: Funds to I:inance the proposed project are available in the FY 2005 Water Capital Improvement Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented. Direcj,~f Water Services Oirector of Engineering Services AddlUonal SuDPort Material: Exhibit "A" Background Information Exhibit ~B" Bid Tabulation Exhibit "C" Project Budget Exhibit "D" Location Map AGENDA BACKGROUNDINFORMA~ON SUBJECT: Padre Island Sand Dollar Pump Station Paving and Landscaping (Project No. 8536) PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: 1. December 14. 1999 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services contract in the amount of $143,000 with Smith, Russo & Mercer for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modirmations (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation Systems Upgrade) and O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 1, Filters 1-22 Rehabilitation. (Motion No. M99-422) 2_ Mav 9, 2000 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to an engineering services contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer in the amount of $214,100 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 1, Filters 1-22 Rehabilitation stage Iwo design work. (Motion No. M2000-135) 3. November 14, 2000 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to an engineering services contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer in the amount o! $1,640,814 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation Systems Upgrade) and O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping and Wash Water Filter to Waste) and Phase 3 (Elevated Storage Tanks). (Motion No. M2000-401) 4, Al~ril 13, 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 10 to the contract for professional services with LNV Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, I'or a total fee ol~ $71,600 for a total restated contract fee of $2,200,344 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter to Waste) Project_ (Motion No. M2004- 137) 5. June 8. 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 6 with Laughlin-Thyssen, Inc. in the amount of $1,816,491.94 for the Padre Island Pumping Plant Improvement Project. (Mc;inn No. M2004-219) 6. JuN 20. 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 11 to the contract for professional services with LNV Engineering Inc. ot Corpus Christi, Texas, for a total I~ee of $438,250 for a total restated contract fee of $2,638,594 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Project: Padre Island Pump Station Pumping Capacity; Phase 2 - Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter to Waste; and Phase 3 - Elevated Water Storage Tank. (Motion No. M2004-266) 7. December 21, 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 8 with Laughlin-Thyssen, Inc. of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $139,612.26 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Wash Water Filter to Waste) Project and the Padre Island Pump Station Improvements. (Motion No. 2004-463) 8. March 29.2005 - Ordinance approving the FY 2005 Capital Budget in the amount of $178,074,800. (Ordinance No. 026188) EXHIBIT "A" Page 1 ol~ 3 PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: 1. September 22, 2000 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 2 to an engineering services contract with Smith, Russo & Memer in the amount ol~ $14,000 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications (Electdcel, Mechanical, Instrumentation Systems Upgrade) and O_N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 1, Filters 1-22 Rehabilitation for hydraulic pro[lies. 2. November 7, 2001 - Administrative approval ot Amendment No. 4 to an engineering services contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer in the amount of $19,990 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation Systems Upgrade). 3. December 5, 2001 - Administrative approval ol~ Amendment No. 5 to an engineering services contract with Smith, Russo & Mercer in the amount of $14,990 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 1, Filters 1-22 Rehabilitation Project. 4. Au(lust 19, 2002 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 6 to an engineering services contract with LNV, Inc. d.b.a. Smith, Russo & Mercer in the amount of $16,500 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 2 Pump Modifications (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation Systems Upgrade) for inspection services. 5. September 13, 2002 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 7 to an engineering services contract with LNV, Inc., d.b_a. Smith, Russo & Mercer in the amount of $15,500 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping and Wash Water Filter to Waste) Project for additional design services. 6. July 22, 2003 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 8 to an engineering services contract with LNV Engineering in the amount of $24,900 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping and Wash Water Filter to Waste) Project for additional design services. 7. January 12, 2004 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 9 to an engineering services contract with LNV Engineering in the amount ot $24,950 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 3 (Elevated Tank) Project. 8. October 19, 2004- Administrative approval of Change Order No. 7 to a construction contract with Laughlin-Thyssen, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $18,644.84 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System Phase 2 (Filter Drain, Yard Piping and Wash Water Filter to Waste) Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Padre island Sand Dollar Pump Station improvements were added to LNV Engineedng's contract under Amendment No. 11, which was approved by the City Council on July 20, 2004: Padre Island Pump Station Improvements - The consultant's contract was amended to provide basic services (excluding preliminary and bid phase services) to provide a pump station design to assist in alleviating water pressure issues on Padre Island. In place of bid phase services, LNV Engineering negotiated a change order (Change Order No. 6) with the contractor, Laughlin-Thyssen Inc. Additional professional services include inspection services, warranty phase, and resident project engineer. EXHIBIT "A" Page 2 of 3 Originally, short-term improvements were planned for the Padre Island Pump Station to maintain water distribution system pressure for summer 2004. The improvements consisted of the addition of a single 250-300 HP pump and other improvements, including a standby generator. However, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) reviewed the proposed improvements and mandated that permanent improvements were necessary, such as the inclusion of two pumps for redundancy purposes. Noise became an issue for the neighbors during a drilling operation on the pump station site; therefore, the pump toundation was integrated with the electrical building foundation and a future pump enclosure with a monorail crane was planned. The pump station improvements will allow the City to meet the peak-hour demand of 13 MGD for 2005; however, a third pump will be required to provide the additional TCEQ-mandated pumping capacity. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of grading and paving for the proposed parking lot (1,050 SY HMAC on cement-treated base) at the Padre Island Sand Dollar Pump Station. This project also includes installing 111 linear feet of concrete retaining wall, installation of flowable backfill, bollards, concrete valley gutter, 12" PVC pipe, erosion control, 8' aluminum fence and gate, irrigation and landscaping (duranta, native lantana and soft-tip yucca) in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. BID INFORMATION: The City received proposals from two bidders on May 4, 2005 (see Exhibit "B" Bid Tabulation). The estimated cost o1' construction is $138,431. The bids range from $126,964.60 to $181,249.27. The consultant and City staff recommend that the construction contract be awarded in the amount of $126,964.60 to Garrett Construction of Ingleside, Texas. CONTRACT TERMS: The contract specifies that the project will be completed in 60 calendar days with completion anticipated by July 2005. EXHIBIT "A" Page 3 ot 3 0 o o EXHIBIT "B" Page 1 of 2 I EXHIBIT "B" Page 2 o! 2 I PROJECT BUDGET Sand Dollar Pump Station Paving and Landscaping (Project No. 8536) May 17, 2005 FUNDS AVAILABLE: Water ....................................................................... FUNDS REQUIRED: Construction (Garrett Construction) .................................. Contingencies (10%) ................................................... Engineering Reimbursements ....................................... Construction Inspection Activib/ ..................................... Misc. (Printing, Advertising, etc.) .................................... Total ........................................................................ $151,621.60 $126,964.60 12,696.00 3,998.00 6,729.00 1,234.00 $151,621.60 EXHIBIT'C' Page 1 of 1 ~ Mprojec t \ c ounc#exhibits \ exh8556.dwg LOCATION MAP I'PROJECT SITEI NUECES COUNTY PARK NO. 2 ~ NUECE$ ~ COUNTY soUTH PADRE ISLAND DR/VE CITY PROJECT # 8536 VICINITY MAP EXHIBIT 'D' SAND DOLLAR PUMP STATION PA rING AND LANDSCAPING CITY OF CORPUS CHRIS77, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVfCE$ DATE: 05/10/2005 PAGE: I of 1 11 AGENDA MEMORANDUM Cily Council Action Date: May 17, 2005 SUBJECT: Water Laboratory Pre-Engineered Storage Building (Project No. 8501) AGENDA ITEM: Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to award a construction contract to Bridges Specialties Inc. from Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $37,250 for the Water Laboratory Pre-Engineered Storage Building. ISSUE: The water lab of the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant includes a small mechanical room which houses water purification cartridges. It is extremely important that the safety and integrity of the cartridges are maintained in order to ensure proper water quality testing and compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations. This project, which will provide for a storage building to house the water purification cartridges, has bid and is ready to begin the construction phase. City Council action is required to complete the project. FUNDING: Funds to finance the proposed project are available in the Water Department Operating Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion as presented. ,NYgel R. Escobar, P.E. Director of Engineering Services Additional Supl3ort Material: Exhibit "A" Background Information Exhibit "B" Bid Tabulation Exhibit "C" Project Budget Exhibit "D" Location Map AGENDA BACKGROUND INFORMATION SUBJECT: Water Laboratory Pre-Engineered Storage Building (Project No. 8501) PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: 1. Julv 27, 2004- Ordinance adopting the Cib/of Corpus Christi Budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning August 1. 2004, to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget. (Ordinance No_ 025878) PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: 1. June 3, 2004 - Administrative approval of small agreement for architect/engineer consultant services with Chuck Anastos Associates Inc. in the amount of $7,500 for the Water Laboratory Pre-Engineered Storage Building. 2. Mamh 25. 2005 - Administrative approval of Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for architect/engineer consultant services with Chuck Anastos Associates Inc. in the amount of $3,500 for a total restated fee of $11,000 for the Water Laboratory Pre- Engineered Storage Building. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, constructed in 1954, consists of several facilities, including the chemical building control room and the office and laboratory building. Currently, the water lab building includes a small mechanical room that is about 15 years old which houses a water heater and water purification cartridges. It is extremely important that the safety and integrity of the cartridges are maintained in order to ensure proper water quality testing and compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations. Staff is concerned that a possible malfunction of the water heater in the mechanical room could damage the water purification cartridges. (Due to the size and location of the water heater, it cannot be removed from the mechanical room.) PROJECT DESCRIPTION. This project consists of the construction of a 20-foot by 20-foot prc cngineered metal building system at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant to house the water purification cartridges and other items from the water lab. The project will also include excavation and fill, ,ermite control, Portland cement concrete pavement, cast-in- place reinforced concrete foundation, door hardware, plumbing for water filtration equipment (filtration equipment to be supplied by others), and electrical and lighting, all in accordance with the drawings, specifications and other contract documents. BID INFORMATION: The City received proposals from five bidders on May 4, 2005 (see Exhibit ~B" Bid Tabulation). The estimated cost of construction is $48,848. The bids range from $37,250 to $54,500. The consultant and City staff recommend that the construction contract be awarded in the amount of $37,250 to Bridges Specialties Inc. of Corpus ChrisU, Texas. CONTRACT TERMS: The contract specifies that the projoct will be completed in 90 calendar days with completion anticipated by October 2005. t EXHIBFr "A" Page 1 o! I EXHIBIT "B" Page I ol~ 1 PROJECT BUDGET Water Laboratory Pre-Engineered Storage Building (Project No. 850'1) May 17, 2005 FUNDS AVAILABLE: Water ....................................................................... FUNDS REQUIRED: Construction (Bridges Specialities) ................................... Contingencies (10%) ................................................... Professional Services (Chuck Anastos Assoc. Inc.) Engineering Reimbursements ....................................... Construction Inspection Activity ..................................... Misc. (Printing, Advertising, etc.) .................................... Total ........................................................................ $58,650.00 $37,250.00 3,725.00 10,250.00 2,855.00 3,353.00 1,217.00 $58,650.00 EXHIBIT 'C" Page 1 of 1 \ Mproject \ councilexhibits \ exh8501.dwg O.N. STEVENS WATER TREATMENT PLANT 15101 UP RIVER ROAD NUECEF, BAY N LOCATION MAP NOT TO SC. aZE CORPUS CHRISTI BAY UP RIVER ROAD CIP PROJECT # 8501 O. N. STEVENS PLANT NOT TO SCALE EXHIBIT 'D' O.N. STEVENS WA TER TREATMENT PLANT WA TER LABORA TORY PRE-ENGINEERED STORAGE BUILDING CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT DEPARTMENT OF EN~NEERING Sc'~V1CES PAGE: 1 of 1 DATE: 05-f0-2005 12 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Action Date: May 17, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: a. Ordinance appropriating $22,383.36 from unappropriated interest earnings into the Bayfront Arts & Sciences 1994B CIP Fund No. 3121 for Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project; amending the Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $22,383.36; and declaring an emergency. b. Ordinance appropriating $115,349.78 from unappropriated interest earnings into the Convention Center 2002 CIP Fund No. 3181 for Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project; amending the Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $115.349 78; and declaring an emergency. c. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 12 (final)with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project in the amount of $227,782 for various architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and other modifications. iSSUE: The change order is the final change order necessary to address some 20 modifications and permit project closure. FUNDING: Funding is available from the Bayfront Arts and Sciences 1994B CIP and Convention Center 2002 CIP Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the ordinances and motion as presented. scobar, P.E. ©irector - Engineering Services Attachments: Exhibit A: Background Exhibit B: Change Order Exhibit C: Budge[ Exhibit D: Location Map H:\HOME~KEVINS\GEN\CONVCTR\EXPANSIO\C O 12Memo doc BACKGROUNDINFORMATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Change Order Number 12 addresses the remaining construction items that had not previously been settled. This change order addresses twenty (20) items. The item with the highest value (PCO/CR 119) provided additional structural steel framing at the glazed aluminum curtainwall system at the existing Plaza Area. Twelve (12) of the change items have a value of less than $10,000.00. The eight (8) items costing more than $10,000.00 were: PCO/CR No. 172 - Revise the finishes at the Loading Dock Receiving Area Room 1304- $20,169.00; PCOICR No. 204 - Provide repairs to the water damaged gypsum drywall in the Selena Auditorium - $15,996.00; PCOICR No. 205 - Provide all additional work associated with removing and replacing the wet/damaged roof insulation at the Selena Auditorium saw tooth roof - $18,727.00; PCO/CR No. 208 - Provide miscellaneous field revisions to the structural steel. - $34,761.00; PCOICR No. 119 - Provide additional structural steel framing at the glazed aluminum curtainwall system at the existing Plaza Area - $52,64600; PCO/CR No. 122 - Provide additional piping and plumbing work in Service Corridor 2312 as required to connect the Beverage Station - $11,743.00; PCO/CR No. 134 - Provide additional structural steel framing at the Entry Lobby 1107 Window System - $21,037.00; and PCO/CR No. 139 - Modify the locations and configuration of the stainless steel handrails in the Pre-function Areas - $12,423.00. The Contract Summary provides a complete list of the items being modified by Change Order No. 12. See Exhibit B. There have been eleven prior change orders. Four of the change orders were initiated by the City for additional work that was not part of the original scope. Change Order No. 3 ($126,892) addressed water damage to elevators, doors, etc. Change Order No. 4 ($142,059) addressed structural repairs to the air handling unit screen walls. Change Order No. 7 ($607,599) provided a new air handling unit. Change Order No. 8 with a cost of $655,411 included a new roof for the Selena Auditorium with a value of $529,079. EXHIBIT A I Page 1 of 5 H:\HOME'~J~EVINS~GEN\CONVCTR~EXPANSIO\CO 12BkgExhA doc Various items included in Change Order 10 were initiated by the City and architects. Various items included in Change Order No. 11 were concealed conditions or were undertaken to address operational needs of the food service concessionaire PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: The Arena and Convention Center projects have involved a number of complex actions. Some of the significant actions by Council include: June 29, 1999 - Ordinance increasing the Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax Rate from 7% to 9% (Ord. No. 023684). February 8, 2000 - Motion awarding project management contract in the amount of $486,000 to Gilbane Building Company for the Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation project (M2000-039). 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 (Ord. No. 024269). January 23, 2001 - Ordinance appropriating and advancing $900,000 for the Arena project (Ord. No. 024346). January 30, 2001 - Ordinance appropriating $583,600 from anticipated revenues of the 2% Hotel Occupancy Tax and transferring $583,600 to the No. 3180 Convention Center Capital Improvement Fund (Ord. No. 024348). January 30, 2001 - Motion awarding an architectural services contract to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates, Inc. For the multi-purpose arena and Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation projects providing that $1,383,600 is currently authorized with the remaining balance of $3,093,250 being authorized only upon appropriation of funds (M2001-034) February 13, 2001 - Ordinance appropriating $900,000 from increased revenues generated by the 1/8 cent sales tax increase for the Multi-Purpose Arena Facility. February 13, 2001 - Ordinance rescinding Ordinance No. 024346 which appropriated $900,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of [he Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax Fund; advancing $900,000 to and appropriating in the No. 3275 Arena Facility CIP Fund. February 20, 2001 - Motion aulhorizing Amendment No. 2 with Gilbane Building Company in the amount of $281,000 for construction managemen[ services during the design phase of the Multipurpose Arena and Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation projects (M2001-080). July 24, 2001 -Ordinance adopting the FY2001-2002 Budget and appropriating funds as set forth (Ord. No. 024528). Auqust 21, 2001 - Council approval of the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Board resolution to issue a $5 million note for the land acquisition associated with the Multipurpose Arena and authorization to issue the notes on (Res. No. 024551). Auqust 28, 2001 - · Authorization to submit a grant application for an Economic Development Initiative Special Project in the amount of $496,900 for land acquisition to expand the Bayfront Arts and Sciences Park (Res. No. 024563); H \H OM E~EVIN S\G EN\CONVCTF~\EXPAN$10\C O 12BkgE×hA doc EXHIBIT A Page 2 of 5 · Authorization to execute all documents necessary to accept and implement an Economic Development Initiative Special Project for land acquisition to expand the Bayfront Arts and Sciences Park (M2001-339); · Appropriation of $498,900 subject to approval by the U. S. Housing and Urban Development in the No. 1050 Federal State Grants Fund for the FY2001 Economic Development Initiative Special Project for land acquisition to expand the Bayfront Arts and Sciences Park (Ord. No. 024564); · Authorization to execute an earnest money contract in the amount of $250,000 for acquisition of Lots 1 - 12, Block 72, Beach Addition with TRT Development Company for a purchase price of $3,319,084 (M2001-340). September 11,2001 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a geotechnical investigation and study in the amount of $39,880.00 with Fugro South, Inc., for the Multipurpose Arena and Convention Center Expansion/Rehabilitation project (M2001-346). October 30, 2001 - Ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 from loan proceeds into the Arena Facility Fund No. 3275 for Multipurpose Arena land acquisition, amending Ordinance No. 024162 which adopted the FY2000-2001 Capital Budget by increasing appropriations by $5,000,000; and declaring an emergency. November 13, 2001 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the architectural services contract with Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $78,300 for wind tunnel studies of the Corpus Christi Bayfront Convention Center and Multipurpose Arena (M2001-424). Auqust 27, 2002 - Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a contract for Construction Manager at Risk services with Moorhouse - Beecroft, Joint Venture for the Convention Center Expansion and Renovation Project (M2002-283) September 9, 2002- a. Ordinance appropriating $425,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund No. 1030 un- appropriated fund balance (HB 1655 Convention Center Expansion/Renovation proceeds); authorizing the transfer of $425,000 and appropriating $425,000 in the Convention Center Expansion/Renovation Capital Fund No. 3180 and declaring an emergency (Ord. # 025003) b. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $736,465 to the architectural services contract with Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, Inc., for additional design and construction phase services for the Corpus Christi Bayffont Convention Center and Multipurpose Arena (M2002-292) November 26, 2002- a. Ordinance providing for the issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination Tax and Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Sedes 2002, in an aggregate principal amount of $31,545,000 and ordaining other matters relating to the subject (Ord. #025121). b. Ordinance appropriating $1,626,418 from Reserve for Convention Center Expansion in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 1030; authorizing the transfer of $1,626,418 to the Convention Center 2002 CIP Fund; appropriating $34,185,505 in the Convention Center 2002 CIP Fund; $32,131,337, from the Combination Tax and Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2002, $1,626,418 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund 1031, and $427,750 from anticipated interest earnings in EXHIBIT A Page 3 of 5 H:\HOME~.EVINS\GEN\CONVCTR~EXPANSIO\CO 12 Bkg ExhA doc the Convention Center 2002 CIP Fund, to fund the construction and expansion of the Convention Center (Ord. #025122). c. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager at Risk contract with Moorhouse - Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $25,000,000 for construction of the Bayfront Convention Center Expansion / Rehabilitation Project, subject to the appropriation of funds (M2002-399). February 18, 2003 - Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Construction Manager at Risk services contract with Moorhouse - Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas reducing the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $25,000,000 to $24,614,045 for construction of the Bayfront Convention Center Expansion / Rehabilitation Project (M2003-069). June 17, 2003 - Ordinance Appropriating $107,252 00 from the un-appropriated fund balance the Visitors Facility Fund No. 4710 for Convention Center Flood Damage Repairs; Amending Ordinance No. 025394 which Adopted the FY 2003-2004 Operating Budget by increasing appropriations by $107,252.00; and Declaring an Emergency (Ord. No. 025340). August 19, 2003 a Appropriating a $107,252.00 Insurance Settlement in the Visitors Facility Fund No. 4710 for Convention Center Flood Damage Repairs; Amending the FY 2003-2004 Operating Budget Adopted in Ordinance 025394 by increasing appropriations by $107,252.00; and Declaring an Emergency (Ord. No. 025409). b. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 3 with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, in the amount of $126,892.00 for flood damage repairs to existing Convention Center doors, frames, and elevators (M2003-273). December 16, 2003 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 7 with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation in the amount of $872,818 for mechanical, structural and other modifications (M2003-455). March 2, 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 9 with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation in the amount of $281,47§ for various architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and other modifications (M2004-071). Auqust 31, 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 10 with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation in the amount of $308,145 for various architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and other modifications (M2004-337). January 11, 2005 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 11 with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation in the amount of $388,749 for various architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and other modifications (M2005-010). PRIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS: July 31,2000 - Award of Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $7,500 to Gilbane Building Company for architectural selection assistance for the multi-purpose arena. EXHIBIT A 1 Page 4 of 5 H ~HOM E~.EVINS\GEN\CONVCTR~EXPAN$10\CO 12Bk§ ExhA doc November 41 2002 - Award of a contract in the amount of $8,800 to Shiner Moseley and Associates for the development of the Convention Center Expansion and Multipurpose Arena Traffic Control Plan. November 12, 2002 - Award of a contract in the amount of $2,800 to MEI Govind for survey services associated with partial closure of Shoreline Boulevard. November 12, 2002 - Award of a contract in the amount of $10,500 to Laurence & Associates for the Multi-Purpose Arena Pile Load Test. April 17, 2003 - Award of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $22,738 to Moorhouse/Beecroft Joint Venture, LLC for miscellaneous architectural, civil and utility modifications. July 3, 2003 - Award of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $22,035 to Moorhouse/Beecroft Joint Venture, LLC for bus turnaround, directional parking marking, sidewalks, handicapped improvements, subgrade and other modifications. December 18, 2001 - Award of an engineering services contract to Shiner Moseley and Associates in the amount of $18,750 for a condition survey and repair recommendations of the Convention Center Cooling Tower Supports and Equipment Screens. September 9, 2002 - Award of a contract in the amount of $1,000 to Mody Boatright for an environmental review/survey of the Convention Center Cooling Tower Supports and Equipment Screens. May 5, 2003 - Award of contract to PSI in the amount of $5,600 for development asbestos and lead abatement specifications for the Convention Center Cooling Tower Supports and Equipment Screens. May 23, 2003 - Award of a contract in the amount of $2,500 to Anderson and Associates of Houston, Texas for visual, microscopic, scanning electron microscopic and EDS elemental analysis of material samples for the Convention Center Cooling Tower Supports and Equipment Screens. July 10, 2003 - Award of Amendment No. 1 to PSI in the amount of $16,735 for air monitoring, asbestos and lead consulting during construction and laboratory analysis of materials for the Convention Center Cooling Tower Supports and Equipment Screens. October 25, 2003 - Award of Change Order No. 5 to Moorhouse/Beecroft in the amount of $17,331 for miscellaneous concrete, fireproofing, audiovisual, and MEP work. December 3, 2003 - Award of Change Order No. 6 to Moorhouse/Beecroft in the amount of $20,816 for miscellaneous utility, structural and MEP work. December 12, 2003 - Award of Amendment No. 3 for architectural services contract in the amount of $22,700 to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates, Inc. for the multi- purpose arena ana Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation projects for roof inspection and renderings. May 17, 2004 - Award of Laboratory and Materials Testing Contract in the amount of $12,970 with Fugro for the Convention Center/Arena Phase 3 Street and Parking Lot Modifications. June 8, 2004 - Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 9 with Moorhouse/Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC, for the Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation in the amount of $281,478 for various architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural and other modifications (M2004-223). FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: Additional Council action is not anticipated to be necessary for this project, IEXHIBITA I Page 5 of 5 H:~HOME~KEVINS\GEN\CONVCTR~EXPAN$10\CO 12 Bkg ExhA doc DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES CHANGE ORDER SUMMARY SHEET MAY 20, 2005 PROJECT: CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION Project No. 4198 APPROVED: COUNCIL MOTION No. 2002-283 APPROVED 8/27/02 CONTRACTOR: Moorhouse - Beecroft, Joint Venture, LLC 5826 Bear Lane Corpus Christi, TX 78405 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT ...................... 25% Limit Amount .......................................... 24,614,045.00 6,153,511.25 Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. Change Order No. 1 04/19/03) ..................... 2 ~ 04/03/03) .................... 3 ~07/19/03) .................... 4 ~ 10/21/03) .................... 5 ~ 10/25/03) .................... 6 ~ 12/03/03) ..................... 7 ~ 12/16/03) .................... 8,02/24/03) .................... 9 ~ 06/08/04) .................... 10 (08/31/04) .................. 11 (01/11/05) .................. 12 (05/20/05) ................... Total ............................................................... 22,738.00 22,035.00 126,892.00 142,059.00 17,331.00 20,816.00 872,818.00 665,411.00 281,478.00 308,145.00 388,749.00 227,782.00 3,096,254.00 = 12.58% < 25% Exhibit B -] Page 1 of 5 [ CHANGE ORDER No. 12 Department of Engineering Services City DJ' Corpus Chdsti, Texas CHANGE ORDER NO: 12 FUNDING SOURCE: 550910.-3181-00000-110710 Operating Department: Department of Enqineednq Services Name of Project: Convention Center Expansion/RenovalJon #4198 Contractor: Moorhouse/Beecro[t Joint Venture, LLC DATE: May 3, 2005 CONTRACT TIME: 670 C.D. CHANGE AS FOLLOWS: Provide each ol~ the following revisions (Items "a" through "~') as identified on the attached Pages 2 of 4 through 4 of 4 in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Contract Documents. Total Add - Lump Sum: $227,782.00 Why were these changes necessary? (If le[t off the plans and specifications, explain why) The majodb/oi~ the attached ProDoseq revisions include work as required to modify or complete the current set of Oesiqn Documents. How can similar changes be avoided in the I~uture? Many of these items could have been included in the odqinal scope of work il~ addilJonal in[ormation would have peen available at the time the contract amount was aqreed upon. A. CONTRACT PRICE ............................................... $ B. TOTAL CHANGE ORDERS (inc. current) ............ $ C. NEW CONTRACT PRICE ..................................... $ O. THIS CHANGE ORDER .......................................$ E. PERCENT TOTAL CHANGE (B/A) ....................... F. PREVIOUS ADDN'L TIME AUTHORIZED ............ G. ADDN'L CONTRACT TIME THIS CHANGE ORDER H. TOTAL ADDITIONAL TIME .................................. 24,614,045.00 3,096,254.00 27,710,299.00 227,782.00 12.58% 0 CD 0 CD 0 CD Project Engineer CI'FY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS By: City Engineer APPROVED: CONTRACTOR By: Title: Operating Dept. Director DJ' Management & Budget Legal Depadment Page I ol~ 4 Exhlbll~ B Page 2 of 5 CHANGE ORDER No. 12 CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION Depa~mentofEngineedngServices Ci~ofCo~usChdsti, Texas a,) b.) c.) d.) e.) f.) g.) h.) PCO/CR No. 162 - Provide additional work as required to increase the thickness of the concrete entrance ramp below the bdck pavers at Shoreline Blvd. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 189 dated August 19, 2004. Add: $2,241.00 PCO/CR No. 172 - Revise the finishes at the Loading Dock Receiving Area Room 1304. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the response to the Request for Information No. 87 and 342-R1. Also refer to the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 161 dated December 22, 2004. Add = $20,169.00 PCO/CR No. 160 - Provide additional cabling in the Administration Area for the new American Bank ATM machine. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Proposal Request No. 46 issued by TVS/Gignac dated October 11, 2004. Moor'house/Beecro[t Change Proposal No. 217 dated December 22, 2004. Add -- $4,724.00 PCO/CR No. 199 - Provide the extedor Amedcan Bank Center sign at the new granite wall. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Proposal Request No. W-PR-002 issued by TVS/Gignac dated September 10, 2004. Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 221 dated December 27, 2004. Add = $4,459.00 PCO/CR No. 202 - Provide fire dampers at Corridors 1403 and 2406. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the response to the Request for Information No. 315-R1. Also refer to the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 219 dated December 13, 2004. Add = $2,705.00 PCO/CR No. 203 - Provide additional electrical and plumbing work associated the connections required at the new ice tea and coffee machines in the Service Corridors. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the MoorhouselBeecreft Change Proposal No. 176 dated December 3, 2004. Add = $6,393.00 PCO/CR No. 204 - Provide repairs to the water damaged gypsum drywall in the Selena Auditorium. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 196 dated December 7, 2004. Add = $15,996.00 PCOICR No. 205 - Provide all additional work associated with removing and replacing the wetJdamaged roof insulalion at the Selena Auditorium saw tooth roof. All additional roofing work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroff Change Proposal No. 203 dated January 10, 2005. Add = $18,727.00 Exhibit B Page 3 of 5 CHANGE ORDER No. 12 CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION Department gl~ Engineering Services Cily of Corpus Christi, Texas i.) j.) k.) I.) m) n.) o.) p.) PCO/CR No. 207 - Provide adjustments to the alfic stock requirements including additions to the acoustical ceiling panels and reducing the metal wall panels. These revisions shall be made in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 184 dated December 13, 2004. Deduct: ($1,061.00) PCOICR No. 208 - Provide miscellaneous field revisions to the structural steel. All additional work shall be preformed in accordance with the response to RFI's No. 273, 369 and 380. Also refer to the Meorhouse/Beecro[t Change Proposal No. 144a dated February 23, 2005. Add = $34,761.00 PCO/CR No. 209 - Provide an anti-graffiti coating to the extedor granite. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the MB-JV Change Proposal No. 229 dated February 10, 2005. Add = $1,750,00 PCOICR No. 210 - Provide all additional work as required to repair the drain and valve in Larry Stonecipher's office. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the response to the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 227 dated February 16, 2005. Add = $1,378.00 PCOICR No. 211 - Provide electrical power revisions and hardware revisions in the Kitchen Area. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 218 dated February 16, 2005. Add = $2,348.00 PCO/CR No. 212 - Provide all additional work associated with adding the electrical outlets in the Kitchen, providing lights in the new Kitchen Office, providing lights in the existing stairways, installing electhc door operator switches inside h ~ezer/cooler units, and providing new light fixtures in the Administration Area Conference Room. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 228 dated February 16, 2005. Add: $7,411.00 PCOICR No. 213 - Provide an alternate transition window in the Kitchen Area as requested by Centarplate in lieu ol~ the originally specilqed pass through window. This revised scope of work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 230 dated February 16, 2005. Add = $1,013.00 PCOICR No. 214 - Provide additional scaffold rental at the Cooling Towers to accommodate the Owner's Schedule and in order to allow the Owner to replace the motors at the Cooling Tower. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Moorhouse/Beecreft Change Proposal No. 226 dated January 12, 2005. Add = $6,919.00 Exhibit B Page 4 of 5 CHANGE ORDER No. 12 CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION Department of Engineering Services Cily of Corpus Chdsti, Texas q.) r.) s.) t.) PCOICR No. 119 Provide additional structural steel framing at the glazed aluminum curtainwall system at the existing Plaza Area. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Proposal Request No. 29 issued by TVS/Gignac dated February 5, 2004. Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 109A dated Apd114, 2004. Add = $52,646.00 PCOICR No. 122 - Provide additional piping and plumbing work in Service Corddor 2312 as required to connect the Beverage Station. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the Proposal Request No. 36 issued by TVS/Gignac dated February 24, 2004. Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 143 dated March g, 2004. Add = $11,743.00 PCOICR No. 134 - Provide additional structural steel framing at the Entry Lobby 1107 Window System. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the response to the Request for Information No. 345 issued by TVS/Gignac dated February 25, 2004. Moorhouse/Beecroft Change Proposal No. 121 dated April 1, 2004. Add = $21,037.00 PCOICR No. 139 - Modify the locations and configuration of the stainless steel handrails in the Prefunction Areas. All additional work shall be performed in accordance with the response to the Request for Information No. 328 issued by 'l-VS/Gignac dated Apdl 16, 2004. Moorhouse/Beecroff Change Proposal No. 155 dated Apdl 30, 2004. Add = $12,423.00 Exhibit B Page 5 o[ 5 CONVENTION CENTER REHABILITATION & EXPANSION May 20, 2005 Revenues Bond Proceeds Bayfront Arts & Science Proceeds Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Insurance Settlement $ 34,300,855 $ 112,432 1,626,418 107,255 36,146,960 Expenditures Construction Change Order No. 1 (utilities, masonry, glass) Change Order No. 2 (electrical, traffic, ADA, etc) Change Order No. 3 (water damage repairs) Change Order No. 4 (cooling tower screens) Change Order No. 5 (utilities, dock, ADA etc.) Change Order No. 6 (utilities, structural, MEP) Change Order No, 7 (Mechanical, structural) Change Order No. 8 (roof, structural, acoustics) Change Order No. 9 (Arch., elec., mech, s/ruc.) Change Order No. 10 (Arch., elec., mech., struc ) Change Order No, 11 (Arch, elec, mech.) Change Order No. 12 (Arch., elec, mech, struc.) Mechanical System Pro Rata Contingency (0.49%) FFE NE (w/ Applicable Amendments 1, 2, 3 & 5) Engineering Reimb. Geotechnical Southwestern Bell Project Management Administrative Charges PM Construction Phase Selena Roof Replacement Inspection Ar[ Planning - City Materials testing/laboratory Materials testing/laboratory - Roadway/Parking Misc, (Printing, Postage, etc.) Subtotal 24,614,045 22,738 22,035 126,892 142,059 17,331 20,816 872,818 665,411 281,478 308,145 388,749 227,782 1,500,000 119,638 500,000 2,071,416 110,000 12,000 5,325 486,000 191,000 1,300,000 6,000 376,250.00 666.00 148,335 6,485 40,000 34,583,414 Other Contracts Kitchen Equipment C. O. 1 (Delete brewers, urns & mixer) Signage and Wayfinding A/E for Roadway Roadway Subtotal 511,999 (11,683) 132,530 21,000 379,000 1,332,846 Total 35,916,260 Exhibit C Page 1 of 1 F~le : \Mproject\councilexhibits\exh4 ! 98co ! 2.dwq PROJECT LOCATION N NR~°ORT LOCATION MAP NOT TO SCALE CITY PROJECT No.4198 VICINITY MAP NOT TO SC. ALE N PROJECT SITE EXHIBIT 'D" CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION ~chan~e Order ~o. CITY COUNCIL EXHIBIT DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES, PAGE: 1 of 1 DATE: 05- ! 7-2005 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $22,383.36 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED INTEREST EARNINGS INTO THE BAYFRONT ARTS & SCIENCES 1994B ClP FUND NO. 3121 FOR CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT; AMENDING THE FY 2004-05 CAPITAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 026188 BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $22,383.36; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Appropriating $22,383.36 from Unappropriated Interest Eamings into the Bayfront Arts & Sciences 1994B CIP Fund No. 3121 for Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation Project. SECTION 2. Amending the FY 04-05Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $22,383.36. SECTION 3. That upon wdtten request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the __ day of ,2005. A'FI'EST: THE CITYOFCORPUSCHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: /'~ I J.. ,2005 t City Attomey Attomey Henry Garrett Mayor John\Ordl~e~o200~Ord Appro4 Bay~nt/trts. Ui ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $115,349.78 FROM UNAPPROPRIATED INTEREST EARNINGS INTO THE CONVENTION CENTER 2002 CIP FUND NO. 3181 FOR CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT; AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 026188 BY INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS BY $115,349.78; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. SECTION 1. Appropriating $115,349.78 from Unappropriated Interest Eamings into the Convention Center 2002 CIP Fund No. 3181 for Convention Center Expansion and Rehabilitation Project. SECTION 2. Amending FY 04-05 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 to increase appropriations by $115,349.78. SECTION 3. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the day of May, 2005. A'I-I'EST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: May /,~-~,2005 sista'nt City Att~mey For City Attorney Henry Garret[ Mayor 13 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM May 17, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: Resolution reaffirming and amending Financial Policies adopted by ResolutJo~ No. 023319 and providing a policy to maintain the fund balance for the General Fund at an adequate level. ISSUE: The City's Financial Policies require annual adoption by the City Council before the end of May. These Policies serve as a basis for preparing the City's annual budget. The attached Resolution reaffirms the policies in effect. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Adoption of Resolution reaffirming and amending the City's Financial Policies. Eddie Houlihan Assistant Director of Management and Budget Attachmeats: Re~olut.lon BACKGROUND INFORMATION Since 1997, the City Council has adopted financial pohcies on an annual basis just prior to consideration of the proposed budget. These policies, along with the use of a five year General Ftmd financial forecast, have helped to enhance financial managemem practices and have played a significant role rebuilding the City's unreserved fund balance. The result has been improvements to the City's bond ratings and significant cost savings for issuance of new debt_ RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING FINANCIAL POLICIES ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 023319 AND PROVIDING A POLICY TO MAINTAIN THE FUND BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL FUND AT AN ADEQUATE LEVEL WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi has a commitment to citizens as expressed in its Mission Statement: "Our Mission is to provide the citizens of Corpus Christi, collectively, excellent quality products and highly responsive services in the areas of: Infrastructure Needs (including water, wastewater, gas distribution, solid waste, aviation and streets); Protective Services (including law enforcement, fire and health); Quality of Life Enrichment (including housing and community development, libraries, cultural and leisure activities); Economic Development (including suppod of existing economic bases and encouragement of growth); and Development Services (including engineering, planning and inspection...)"; and WHEREAS, financial resources are budgeted to fulfill this commitment; and WHEREAS, it is prudent to adopt financial policies and actions to rebuild General Fund ending balances to acceptable levels and ensure that those levels are maintained in future years; WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Financial Policy in January 1997 by Resolution No. 022828, reaffirmed the Financial Policy in June 1997 by Resolution No. 022965, modified the Financial Policy in July 1997 by Resolution No. 022992, adopted a new Financial Policy in May 1998 by Resolution No. 023319; reaffirmed the Financial Policy in May 1999 by Resolution No. 023657; reaffirmed the Financial Policy in May 2000 by Resolution No. 024044; reaffirmed the Financial Policy in May 2001 by Resolution No. 024455; reaffirmed the Financial Policy in May 2002 by Resolution No. 024863; reaffirmed the Financial Policy in Apdl 2003 by Resolution No. 025280; and reaffirmed the Financial Policy in April 2004 by Resolution No. 025737; WHEREAS, this policy provides an essential guide to direct financial planning and to maintain and strengthen the C~'s bond rating; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 023319 requires City Council to reaffirm the financial policy annually in conjunction with preparation of the budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Development/Effective Date of Financial Policy. This Financial Policy reaffirms and amends the financial policies adopted by each year by the City Council since 1997. This Financial Policy is made part of the City Comprehensive Policy Manual. The City Manager is directed to prepare the FY2005-06 proposed budget in May 17, 2005 Financial Policies.doc 2 accordance with this policy. The City Council is prepared to make expenditure reductions that may be necessary to comply with this policy. SECTION 2. Current Revenues Equal/Exceed Current Expenditures. Current General Fund operating revenues will equal or exceed current budgeted expenditures, SECTION 3. Fund Balance Reserve/Working Capital. To ensure that current and future services or operations are not severely impacted by any economic slowdowns, emergencies, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, adequate financial resources will be set aside in the General Fund unreserved fund balance. Accordingly it is the goal of the City Council to build and maintain a reserve in the General Fund unreserved fund balance which totals at least ten (10%) percent of total annual General Fund appropriations, excluding anticipated reimbursements and inter-fund transfers, within five years. The City Manager shall report on the progress toward achievement of this ten (10%) percent goal at least annually as part of the budget process. Unique situations may arise in which the timing of extemal actions out of the City's control may require the use of the funds in the reserve. The City Manager shall note these situations in the budget and in financial reports presented to the City Council on a quarterly basis SECTION 4. Operating Contingencies. The City Manager is directed to budget at least $200,000 per year as an operating contingency as part of General Fund expenditures in order to further insulate the General Fund unreserved fund balance from unforeseen circumstances. The City Manager is directed to budget similar operating contingencies as expenditures in enterprise and special revenue funds of the City. SECTION 5. Multi-Year Financial Forecasting. The City will maintain a five-year financial plan for the General Fund to anticipate potential budget imbalances and unfavorable revenue or expenditure trends, thus allowing for the identification of budgetary gaps long before they develop into fiscal crises. The City shall also maintain business plans and/or rate models for enterprise operations. SECTION 6. Revenue Enhancement. The City shall attempt to pursue and maintain a diversified and stable revenue stream for lhe General Fund in order to shelter finances from short term fluctuations in any one revenue source. SECTION 7. Quarterly Financial Reporting and Monitoring. The City Manager shall provide interim financial performance reports and updates to the City Council on a quarterly basis. These interim reports must include detailed year to date revenue and expenditure estimates, as well as explanations for major variances to budget. The format of the quarterly report must be relatively consistent with the adopted budget. SECTION 8. Use of Nonrecurring Revenue. The City shall endeavor to use nonrecurring revenue to fund one-time expenditures. Nonrecurring revenue may include items such as sale of fixed assets, court settlements, or revenue collection windfalls. May 17, 2005 Financial Policies doc 3 SECTION 9. Debt Affordability Reviews/Disclosure Practices. The City Manager shall maintain strong debt management practices as evidenced by types and methods of financing approved by the City Council. Debt affordability reviews will consider overall exposure between invested assets and extemal debt issuance. Debt disclosure will include measures beyond the standard audited financial statements and publications. These measures must incorporate disclosure of material events impacting the financial status of the City. Additional financial report disclosures will go beyond GASB 34 requirements and may include supplementary information sections and data on demographics and other key statistics. SECTION 10. Debt Service Fund Balance. In order to provide additional financial security, the General Obligation Debt Service Fund will maintain an acceptable level of fund balance to cover a substantial portion of the subsequent year principal and interest debt obligation. SECTION 11. Debt Retirement Practices. The Ci[y shall not issue debt for a term that exceeds the useful life of the asset or project being financed. In assessing the desirability to refund existing debt, the City shall use a benchmark of at least three percent (3 %) net present value savings. The City shall not refund debt for a pedod beyond original maturity dates. SECTION 12. Capital Improvement Plans/Funding. As part of the annual capital budget process, the City shall update its short and long range capital improvement plans. For the three-year short term plan, projects include any projected incremental operating costs for programmed facilities. The long range plan extends for an additional seven years, for a complete plan that includes ten years. Short-term plan projects must be fully funded, with corresponding resources identit-~d. As part of a concerted effort to reduce debt levels and improve financial flexibility, the City shall pursue pay-as-you-go capital funding where possible. A'I-rEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: ~ I~, 2005. Lisa Aguilar~'~ Assistant ~E7 Attorney for City Attorney Henry Garrett Mayor May 17, 2005 Financial Policies.doc Corpus Chdsti, Texas Day of ,2005 The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Henry Garrett Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Jerry Garda Bill Kelly Rex Kinnison John E. Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott 14 AGENDA MEMORANDUM May 17, 2005 AGENDAITEM: Motion approving the Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Alty Enterprises Inc., owner and developer of Greystone Unit 1 subdivision located south of Slough Road east of Rodd Field Road for the installation of 1,143 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water grid main; and Ordinance appropriating $55,900.00 from Ihe Arterial Transmission & Grid Main Trust Fund No. 4030-540450 to pay developer reimbursement request for the installation of 1,143linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water grid main to develop Greystone Unit 1 subdivision; and declaring an emergency. ISSUE: Airy Enterprises Inc., owner and developer of Greystone Unit 1 subdivision, will start the installation of 1,143 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water gdd main along the south side of Slough Road be[ween the east property line of Greystone Unit 1 extending westerly for approximately 1,143 feet connecting to an existing 12-inch water grid main on Rodd Field Road. The proposed water grid main along Slough Road will be plugged on the east end to allow for future connection, once the City Council approves the Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement, and funds to pay for said installation are encumbered from the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund in compliance with Ordinance No.025424. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the motion and ordinance as presented. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A. Exhibit B Exhibit B-1 Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E B.A. HolI~j,.I.C.P. Director of"Development Services Background Information Location Map Water Main Location Map Reimbursement Application Cost Estimates Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement AGENDA MEMORANDUM ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION BACKGROUND: The development and platting of Greystone Unit I subdivision required a total extension of 1,143 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water grid main along the south side of Slough Road between the east property line of Greystone Unit 1 subdivision extending westerly to an existing 12-inch water main on Rodd Field Rodd. The proposed 12-inch water grid main along Slough Road will be plugged on the east end to allow for future connection as development occurs. (See Exhibit B - Location Map and B -1 Water Main Location Map). The 12-inch PVC water grid main is required by the City's 1997 Water Distribution System Master Plan and is eligible for reimbursement as a water grid main in accordance with the Platting Ordinance. The total cost submitted by the developer [or the installation of 1,143-feet or 12-inch PVC water grid main is $ 55,900.00. In accordance with the Platting Ordinance, ii:the developer costs for the installation of a gdd main are greater than the IotJacreage fee, the developer shall be reimbursed from funds available from the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund. The developer water acreage fee is $10,933.92. The developer has submitted a Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement and supporting documentation in compliance with provisions of the Platting Ordinance. The Application for the grid main reimbursement and supporting cost documentation are attached (see Exhibit C, Reimbursement Application). Reimbursement would be payable upon completion and acceptance of the water gdd main work with the actual reimbursement to be determined based on the actual construction cost and not to exceed $55,900.00. RECOMMENDATION: presented. Staff recommends approval o1' the motion and ordinance as Exhibit A I page 1' of 1 RANCHO VISTA SUB'D. OSo LOCATION MAP IExhibit B 1 Page ~ of 1 0 GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION WATER MAIN LOCATIOIN MAP 300 200 ~00 0 200 400 SCALE 1"=200' ~'L~UII:ID~N~N~/ APRIL 28, 2005 SHEET ENGINEF'RI ENG: MURRAY F. HUDSON, P.E. ,~,..~.,,_.,.,_~.,.__.,,~ BY:CRR JOB NO. 59779.A4_01 1 OF 1 EXHIBIT B-1 APPLICATION FOR WATERLINE REIMBURSEMENT Loo s , owner and developer of proposed (~31~I~¥ ~'l-o ~1I~ Subdivision, hereby request reimbursement of $ ~§,. ~00.00 for the installation of the water (distribution main) (arterial transmission or ghd main) in conjunction with ~; p, [[ ¥$-I-O M ~ Subdivision, as provided for by City Ordinance No. 17092. Said $ ~5~ 900- OO is the construction cost, including 7.5% Engineering, in excess of the lot./acreage fee~.a~shown by the cost supporting documents attached herewith. ~ (D~' '-' - eveloper) * (Date) THE STATE OF TEXAS )( COUNTY OF NUECES )( This instrument was acknowledged before me on CERTIFICATION I~ II-p~ ,-1-~ ,by , a~ration, o~the said corporation. No~ft-y Public in anf(for Nueces County, Texas The information submitted with this application for reimbursement has been reviewed and determined to be correct. Rei~nbursement is subject to: and (a) sufficiency of funds in the (DiQ~ributim*~-M~;n) (Grid and Arterial Main) Trust Fund, (b) appropriation and approval by the City Council. ff ~de6tor of Engineering [ (City Engineer) EXHIBIT C Eng: Murph Huds~t Client: Lou~s ~ By: C.R.R. ESTIMATE FOR GRID-MAIN WATERLINE REIMBURSEMENT GREYSTONE SUBD~/ISION UNIT ONE April 28, 2005 Job No. 39779.A4.01 I'[EMt DESCRIPTION QUAN. + QUAN. +5% A. OFF-SITE WATER IMPROVEMENTS (12" PVC LINE IN SLOUGH): 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12" PVC C-900 12" Gate Valve and Box 12'x12"x8" Ductile Im Tee UNIT UNIT PRICE Fire Hydrant Complete In-Plac~ 12" Tapl:mg Saddle w/12" Tapping G.V. 'l-~e to Existing Line 12" Cap with 2" Blowoff Valve and Riser TOTAL COST 1,143 ____ 1,200 LF $29.60 $35,520.00 3 3 EA $1,900.00 $5,700.00 1 1 EA $350.00 $350.00 I 1 EA $2,669.O0 $2,669.O0 1 I EA $2,000.00 $2,000.00 I I EA $750.00 $750.00 I 1 LS $250.00 $250.00 OFF-SITE WATER SUB-TOTAL: CONTINGENCY (~ 10% SUB-TOTAL: $47,239.00 $4,761.00 B. ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTATIVE COSTS: I Engineer Fee (~ 7.5% $3,900.000 $1,.660 O0 $1 SUB-TOTAL: GRAND TOTAL: Urban Engineering 2725 Swanb3er Corpus ChdslJ, TX 78404 1-361--854-3101 EXHIBIT D TRANSMISSION AND GRID MAIN CONSTRUCTION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES This Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between the City of Corpus Christi ("City"), a Texas home- rule municipal corporation, P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78469-9277, and AJty Enterprises Inc., ("Developer"), of 2258 Richland Ddve, Corpus Christi Texas 78418. WHEREAS, Developer in compliance with the City Platting Ordinance, has filed a plat to develop a tract of land of approximately 20 acres called Greystone Unit 1 Subdivision located on the south side of Slough Road, east of Rodd Field Road, as shown in the attached Exhibit 1. WHEREAS, the City's Water Distribution Master Plan, 1997, requires the construction of 12 inch PVC arterial transmission gdd main in order for Greystone Unit 1 Subdivision to have water service; and WHEREAS, under the Platting Ordinance, the Developer is responsible for construction of 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and grid main; and WHEREAS, under the Platting Ordinance, the Developer is eligible for reimbursement of the Developer's costs for the construction of 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and grid main; and WHEREAS, it is essential that the 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and grid main be constructed along Slough Road in connection with the Greystone Unit 1 Subdivision for it will provide future service connections to the east and west or said subdivision upon completion of the Greystone Unit 1 Subdivision; and WHEREAS, it is to the best interest of the City and the Developer for the 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and gdd main be constructed to the size and serve the area specified in the Water Distribution Master Plan, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants in this Agreement, the parties do covenant and agree as follows: 1. REQUIRED CONSTRUCTION The Developer shall construct the 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and grid main needed for the Greystone Unit 1 Subdivision in compliance with the City's Platting Ordinance and under the plans and specifications approved by City Engineer_ EXHIBIT E 2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS The Developer shall contract with a professional engineer, acceptable to the City's Director of Engineering Services, to prepare plans and specifications for the 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and gdd main, as shown in Exhibit 2, with the following basic design: (1) Install 1,200 linear feet of 12" PVC transmission/grid main. (2) Install 3 (three) 12-inch Gate Valve w/box. (4) Install I (one) 12"X12"X8" Ductile Iron Tee. (5) Install I (one) Fire Hydrant Assembly (6) Install I (one) Tapping Saddle w/12" Tapping G.V. (7) Install one (1) 12" Cap with 2" Blow off Valve and Riser (8) The transmission/grid main will be constructed along the south side of Slough Road between the east-most property line of the said subdivision and Rodd Field Road. The water grid main will be plugged at the east end terminal point for future connection. The water grid main will be connected to the existing public water system at Rodd Field Road. b. The plans and specifications must comply with City Standard Water Detail Sheets and Standard Speci[ications. c. Before the Developer star'is construction the plans and speciQcation must be approved by the City's Director of Engineering Services. 3. SITE IMPROVEMENTS Pdor to construction of the 12 inch PVC artedal transmission and gdd main, Developer shall will acquire and dedicate to the City the required utility easement or right-of-way for the installation of 12 inc~- nVC artedal transmission and gdd main. 4. PLA'II-lNG FEES. Developer shall pay to the City of Corpus Christi the required acreage fees and pro-rata fees as required by the Platting Ordinance. 5. DEVELOPER AWARD CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS. Developer shall award a contract and complete the 12-inch water and grid main, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, by May 3'1, 2006. 6. REIMBURSEMENT. a. The City will reimburse the Developer 100% of the cost of the 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and grid main, not to exceed $55,900.00 within 30 days upon invoicing by the Developer, if [he work has been completed, inspected and accepted by the City. The City agrees to conduct periodic inspections of the progress of the work at key points during the construction. b. The City will reimburse the Developer for expenses incurred for the preparation of plans and specifications for the 12 inch PVC arterial transmission and gdd main by the professional engineer hired by the Developer. However, the expenses may not exceed 7.5% of the costs of construction of the 12-inch water grid main. 7. INDEMNIFICATION. Developer shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from afl suits, actions, or claims and from all liability for any and all injuries or damages sustained by any person, including without limitation workers compensation, personal injury or death, arising from or incident to this 12 inch PVC arena/transmission and grid main construction. 8. Developer further agrees, in compliance with the City of Corpus Christi Ordinance No. 17112, to complete, as part of this Agreement, the Disclosure of Ownership interests form attached hereto as Exhibit 3. 9. This agreement becomes effective and is binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the City and Developer, and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns from and after the date of execution. EXECUTED IN DUPLICATE originals, this day o[ ,2005_ A'Iq'EST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary APPROVED: /Z~- dayof By: Assistant City Manager A~5 ,2005 By: Joseph H:~ er~Ly % Assistant City Attorney For City Attorney THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES This instrument was acknowledged before me on ,2005, by George K_ Noe, City Manager, City or Corpus Christi, Texas, a Texas home-rule municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation. Notary Public, State of Texas DEVELOPER: Louis Alty, President Alty Enterprises Inc. THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF NUECES This instrument was acknowledged before me on Louis Airy, President, Airy Enterprises ,2005, by ""--~GREYSTONE SUBDIVISIOI~ & .- J \\ YORKTOWN BOULEVARD RANCHO VISTA SUB'D. osO LOCATION MAP EXHIBIT 1 0 Il GREYSTONE SUBDIVISION GRID-MAIN WATER REIMBURSEMENT EXHIBIT 5OO 200 1 O0 0 200 400 t , GRAPHIC SCALE 1 "=200' APRIL 28, 2005 SHEET II~'I?ENC;~NEERING f ENO: MURRAY F. HUDSON, P.E. BY:CRR JOB NO_ 59779.A4.01 1 OF 1 EXHIBIT 2 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS or more of the ownership In the above named "fin"n". Name Title 3. State the names of eac~ 'board member" ~of Ihe City gl` Corpus Chds§ having an 'ownership inl~res{' constitulJng 3% or more gl` the ownership in the above named Name Board, Commission or Comnfitte~e 4_ State Ihe names of each employee or officer of a "consultanl" for Ihe Cl~( of Corpus ChflsU who worked on any matter related to {he subject o! Ibis conlract and has an "ownership Inlerest" constituting 3% or mOre of the ownership In the above named "firm". Name Consullan[ CERTIFICATE I certify thai all ~n[~ma~on provided is. true and correct as of the date of this s~a[ement, thai I have no( knowingly withheld disclosure gl' any information requested; and that supplemental statements will be promplly submitted I.o the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as changes occur. Signalure of Certifying P~ ......... ~'...L,'f,'5[/~ .......... Dale: ...................... i_.: ....................................... EXHIBIT 3 Ct'bLot Corp~, $ ChdsU Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all p~rsons o~ firms seeking to do busJness wilh Be Ci{y to provide the following inl'orrnabo~. Every question must be answered. I[ the ques§oo is not applicable, answer with 'NA'. ..................................................... ............................ FIRM NAME: STREET: ................. ~ ................................................. CI'DY: ........................................... Zip: ......................... FIRM Is: 1. Corporatio~ ~/ 2. Partnership [] 3. Sole Owner [] 4. Associatioo [] 5_ Other [] .... : ................................ ;,,, ............... : ...................................................... ~ .............................. DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS Il' additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of' this page ~ atlach separate sheet. 1. State the names of eac~ "employee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "owner-ship Interest" consfllutlng 3% or more gl` lite ownership In Ihe above named "firm". Name Job T~e and Cify Departn~nt (if known) 2. State the names of each "official" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "ownership tntereet" constRuttng 3% CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS Ci'ty,of Corpp, s Chdstl Ordinance 17112, as amended, requires all persons or [irms seeking to do business with the City to' provide the following informatJoQ. I~very quesLion must be answered. If the queslion Is not apgllcab~,e, answer with 'NA'. STREET: ................... ~ ................................................. CITY: ............................................ ZIP: ......................... FIRM is: 1. Corporation ~ 2. Partnership [] 3. Sole Own~ ~ 4. AssOCiation [] 5. Other [] .... : .............................. ~v ...................................................................................................... DISCLOSURE QUESTIONS If additional space is necessary, please use the reverse side of this page or attac~ separate sl'~eL 1. State the names of each "e~:,loyee" of the City of Corpus Christi having an "'ownersh~ Inlet'est" constituting 3% or more o1' Ihs ownership In the above named Name Job Title and C,~ty Depadmen[ (if known) ~'. State th~ name~ of each "offi¢la¥' ol~ tbo GI~ of Co,:ms ~hr~tl havln~ an "ownership Inter~'t~ constltutln~ 3% or more of the ownership In the above nam~l ~lrm". Name Ti'de moro of tho ownership In Ihs above named 'firrn'~ Name Board, Commission or Committee 4. State the names o! each employee or officer o1' a "consultanl" for lhe City of Corpus Chrlsll who worked on any malt. er relaled to Ihs subJecl el Ibis contract and has an "ownership interest" constituting 3% or more of Ihe ownership In the above named '"firm". Name Consultant CERTIFICATE I cer[~ that all information provided is, true and correct as of the date of this statement, that I have riel knowingly withheld disclosure of any information requested; and [hat supplemenlal statements will be promptly submitted to the Crb/of Corpus Chdsti, Texas as changes occur. S .atu,eo, Oe,, ,ngP .... ........ .ate: ............................................................... AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $55,900.00 FROM THE ARTERIAL TRANSMISSION AND GRID MAIN TRUST FUND NO. 4030- 540450 TO PAY DEVELOPER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 1,143 LINEAR FEET OF A 12 INCH PVC WATER GRID MAIN TO DEVELOP GREYSTONE UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That $55,900.00 from the Water Arterial Transmission and Gdd Main Trust Fund No. 4030-540450 is appropriated to pay developer (Alty Enterprises, Inc.) reimbursement request for the installation of 1,143 linear feet of a 12-inch PVC water grid main to develop Greystone Unit 1 Subdivision. SECTION 2. That upon written request of the Mayor or five council members, copy attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and shall take effect upon first reading as an emergency this the 17th of May, 2005. AFl'EST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary Henry Garrett Mayor APPROVED ~//~ /~ ,2005. Joseph~arney~r~ Assistant City Atto'r'ney For City Attorney By: Corpus Christi, Texas day of ,2005 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Corpus Christi, Texas For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, an emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings: INVe, therefore, request that you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council. Respectfully, Respectfully, Henry Garrett, Mayor City of Corpus Chdsti Council Members The above ordinance was passed by the following vote: Henry Garrett Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill Kelly Rex A. Kinnison John E. Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott 15 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM ClOy Council Action Date: 5/17/05 AGENDA ITEM: 1TEM A: A PUBLIC HEARING AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST1 ("THE CITY") BY ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ORDINANCE 025251) FOR THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; ESTABLISHING A UNIFIED FUTURE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR COORDINATION OF LAND USE, ZONING, SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AMENDING RELATED ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. ITEM B: APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRIST1 ("THE CITY') BY ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ORDINANCE 025251) FOR THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; ESTABLISHING A UNIFIED FUTURE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR COORDINATION OF LAND USE, ZONING, SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AMENDING RELATED ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. ISSUES: · The City Charter requires adoption of a Comprehensive Plan including future land use and transportation elements. Comprehensive plans and elements thereo fshould be reviewed every two to five years for consistency with city, federal and state agencies. · A comprehensive plan illustrating future land uses and transportation for the city and extra-territorial jurisdiction on a single map benefits the development community; and general citizenry by providing a guide to future land use and transportation decisions. · Adoption of the Future Land Use Plan map combines future land uses from the adopted Area Development Plans and simplifies the process for updating the plan and providing current plan requirements through the City's website. · Updating and amending the Urban Transportation Plan adopted in 2003 is necessary to assure consistency with the proposed future land use plan. In addition, proposed changes to the plan are needed to allow innovation/flexibility in the design of streets and to assure consistency with the many street system improvements made since the plan was adopted in 2003. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct a public hearing for amending the City's Comprehensive Plan for Future Land Use and Transportation Plan and approval of an ordinance adopting on Fh-st Reading. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Adoption of the Urban Transportation Plan March 25, 2003; Adoption and amendments to various Area Development Plans since September 1987. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Assistant Director of Development Services Attachments: Attachment I. Attachment II. Attachment III. Attachment IV. Atlachment V. Attachment VI. Transportation Plan Right-of-Way Survey of Selected Texas Cities Planning Commission Minutes Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes PowerPoint Presentation Ordinance Future Land Use Plan and the Urban Transportation Plan (Separate Cover) BACKGROUND INFORMATION Adoption of the Future Land Use Plan map will be the second part ora three phase process to combine the City's Area Development Plans into a unified Comprehensive Plan document The first phase was completed on March 25, 2003 with the adoption of the Urban Transportation Plan. The 2003 Urban Transportation Plan combined all of the transportation plan maps from the Area Development Plans into a single unified transportation plan map. Similarly, the future land use plan map will also combine future land uses of the Area Development Plans into a single map with several changes as follows: Rezonings that have occurred since 1994; Approved plats that-indicate a future use different from the adopted area plans; and For some areas without an adopted area plan, future land uses have been recommended. The proposed plans primarily represent a change in plan format rather than major changes to land use or transportation policy The 2005 Transportation Plan has been updated to remove the detailed engineering design street cross sections. The plan still indicates the desired fight-of-way and number of travel lanes for each street but does not dictate a specific engineermg design. This proposed change to the plan allows more flexibility in design while still providing the City with sufficient fight-of-way for the street network. Map street alignment changes include: o Flottr Bluff Drive - allowing runway expansion for the Navy's new jet trainer;, o Cimarron Boulevard- termination of Cimarron Boulevard at ese Creek; o ese Parkway - termination of the ese Parkway Street at Holly Road with the bike trail continuing along the Cayo Del ese consistent with the Bay Trail III Project. The Future Land Use and Transpor~atinn Plans were distributed to the development community and their input has been included. The Transportation Advisopy Committee reviewed and recommended to the City Council approval of the Urban Transportation Plan on February 28th. Planning Comnfission reviewed, conducted a public hearing and recommended to the City Council approval of the Future Land Use and Urban Transpor~tion Plan on April 20t~. The third phase of this process will be to update the adopted Corpus Christ Policy Statements later this year. While the City may need in-depth area studies and plans from time to time, the vehicle for adoption to the Comprehensive Plan will be to update the citywide future land use plan and or the urban transportation plan. It is hoped that this city and ETJ presentation will be easier to understand for the citizen and easier to maintain and update by staffand City Council. Attachment I. Transportation Plan Right-of-Way Survey of Selected Texas Cities As part of the Transportation Plan update, staffconducted a survey of nine Texas cities concerning the amount of right-of- way required during the subdivision process. Two summary tables are provided below. The survey showed, without exc~tion, that the cities use a transportation or thoroughfare plan in combination with their subdivision / unified development code ordinances to require dedication of right-o f-way. For the largest streets (arterials - maximum R.O.W.), six cities required a narrower right-of-way than Corpus Christi, two cities had the same width for their largest street and one city had a larger right-of-way requirement for theix largest street. Only three cities had different maximum collector street requirements for right-of-way than Corpus Christi. While residential or local streets are not addressed in the transportation plan, most cities surveyed had similar requirements to Corpus Christi. April 11, 2005 2005 Right-of-Way Survey City Residential Collector Arterial Min Max MIn Max MIn ROW Max ROW ROW ROW ROW ROW 1. Lubbock 48 52 60 64 90 110 2. Fort Worth 40~ 50 56 80 80 130 3. San Antonio 36z 60 70 Varies 70-86 120 4. El Paso 36= 52 64 72 76 146 5. Arlington 50 50 60 70 90 120 6. GaHand 50 50 60 80 80 120 7 Dallas 50 56 60 Varies 100 130 8. Houston 50 50 60 70 100 120 9. Austin 50 56 60 904 60 110 Coq~us Christi Prior to 50 50 60 70 80 120 2003 Plan Current Adopted Corpus 50 50 60 75 95 130 Chdsti Plan Special Cross Section rarely used. 2 No parking allowed, no sidewalks required, and an alley is required. 4 No parking allowed. Industrial Collector. April 11, 2005 Right-of-Way Dedications on Subdivision Plats Amount lo be Dedicated By Plan Plan Plan~ Plan~ Plan Const. As Part o[ Plardng Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Money In lieu of Construction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Exceptions to Construction Yes Yes Yes No Yes Cdteria - rough proportionality No No No TIS= TIAu Dedication i=or turning lanes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dedication by Building Permit No Yesz Yes No Yes Dedication in outlaying areas Yes Yes No No Yes Construction in outlaying areas Yes~ Yes No No Yes Construction of Half-Streets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes City participation in censb'uctlon No No No Yes Yes Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes TIA No Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes ~' In stead of construction the property is assessed to pay for future improvements. 2. Dedication as a condition of building permit approval has been used for approximately ten years. 3. Dedication adjacent to a future freeway may not exceed the amount required for a principle arterial s' Dedication adjacent to freeways can require up to 110 feet of dedication but if not used within five years the land will revert back to adjacent owner. S'A TIS (Traffic Impact Study) or TIA (Traffic Impact Analysis) can be required at any point in the permitting process. 6'A Traffic Impact Analysis. Planning Commission Minutes Attachment II. REGULAR PLANNI/NG COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers- City Hall Wednesday - April 20, 2005 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: David Berlanga, Chairman Bryan Stone, Vice Chairman Rudy Garza Michael Pusley Fred Braselton Shirley Mims Eloy H. Sala?ar Richard Smith Robert Zamora STAFF PRESENT: Michael N. Gunning, AICP, Assistant Director of Development Services Mary Frances Teniente, PE, Assistant Director of Development Services, Priscilla San Miguel, Recording Secretary Robert E. Payne, AICP, Senior City Planner Mic Raa~h, AICP, City Planner Faryce Goode-Macon, Senior City Planner Joseph Hamey, Assistant City Attorney V1. CORPUS CHRISTI FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND THE UPDATE TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN - public hearing and possible action Mr. Gunning stated that staffconsolidated the adopted land use plans from the various area development plans to create a single cilywide map indicating projected future land use across the city and in the exterritorialjurisdiction. In addition, the transportation plan is also being updated to assure an adequate transportation network to serve uses shown in the future land use plan. The transportation plan is being updated from its adoption two years ago to incoq:}orate several amendments. One key point of the transpoCtation plan amendments is to create more flexibility in the design of street r.o.w. Staffis recommending taking out the street cross sections and placing them in a Design Manual that can be used as a guide and the plan would reference the right-of-way desired. These plans have been shared with the local engineers and developers and the draR plan incorporates their input. In response to Mr. Gunnings' statement, Mr. Payne indicated that information was sent to the Development Community that staffis workang with on a regular basis with the subdivision process, which consisted of about 20 people Information was sent via email and regular nmil with some feedback. Mr. Payne indicated input from Urban Engineering included an addition to the draft Transportation Plan text to assure that any deviations to the plan under the Plan Amendments section should include a requirement for consistency with TXDOT requirements. Other comments stated by Urban Engineering had to do w/th the Design Criteria Manual which is not at this time proposed for adoption. Urban Engineenng indicated that they would like for staff to pursue in the next plan update several other changes that could address reducing the pavement between the curbs to slow traffic down, reducing the number of cross-sections and reducing the fight-of-way on rural sections to be consistent with urban cross-sections. In response to Commissioner Braselton's question, Mr. Pa)ne indicated that the design manual was not proposed for adoption at this time, but will be brought back to Planning Commission when a final draft is ready. Public heating was opened. Murph Hudson, Urban Engineering representative, 2725 Swantner Avenue, thanked city staff for the opportunity to review the document in advance to the presentation of Planning Commission. He stated that some good and needed changes have been made to the master plan. Problems with the plan in the past have been resolved and the next step of this process is to go to the design manual. Written comments have been sent to staff in order to update and proceed as planned. Public hearing was closed. Mr. Gunning stated that there would need to be an adopted document that enables staff to require the dedications of rights-of-way necessary to accommodate the proposed traffic on arterials and collectors. The tentative schedule is to take the transportation plan, land use plan and MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian plan on May 17, 2005. Staff recommends that the Commission adopts the Transpoaation Plan and Future Land Use Plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Bmselton and seconded by Commissioner Garza to adopt the Corpus Christi Future Land Use Plan and update to the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan. The motion was unanimously passed. Attachment III. Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes February 28, 2005 STAFF RECOMMENDATION REVIEW/APPROVAL: Mr. Bob Pa)ne, with the planning Department presented the following: Amendment~ to the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan: The purpose of this presentation is to provide a summary of proposed amendments as part of the update process. There a total o£ ten (10) proposed plan amendments. 3. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. Flour Bluff Drive realignment; 2. Oso Park Alignment 4. Realignment of CR 52 East of US 77 6. Flour Bluff Drive and Waldron Road - South of Yorktown Termination of Cimarron Boulevard at the Osu Parkway Realignment of proposed arterials and collectors west of US 77 Addition of Offset Rights-of-Way Section - Holly Road; Carbon Plan Road, Graham Road, State Highway 286, Clarkwood Road and Cimarron Road Relocation of the detailed roadway cross-sections into a Department of Development Services Engineering Design Manual. Deletion of one proposed Pedestrian Beach Accessway. Map updating of newly improvement roadways. Motion made by Mr. Seiler, seconded by Ms. Gonzales to approve amendments to the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan. Motion passed. Attachment IV Draft Corpus Christi Future Land Use and Urban Transportation Plans Future Land Use Plan · Area Development Plans Future Land Use Plan ~.-Rezonmg since 1995 Subdivisions ~.2000 Airport Master Plan Attachment IV Future Land Use Future Land Use 2 Attachment IV Future Land Use Future Land Use · · .. ~. ~ .,,~ .. ....... ~_~ Future Land Use Attachment IV Proposed Transportation Plan Amendments · Thes~ amendments will; · Keep plans c~rrent wt~ new street developrner~. · AJlow fle. xlbility in design of st/'eet crc~s Proposed Transportation Plan Amendments - Local Engineer's Comments Oroposed Transportation Plan Amendments - Local Engineer's Comment~ 4 Attachment IV Transportation Plan Changes I:~slgn I~lanual. Transportation Plan Changes Fiour Bluff Drive Realignment Transportation Plan Changes ContJnued - Flour Bluff Drive Realignment ~- Exis'dng Plan Proposed P~an Attachment IV Transportation Plan Changes C~o Parkway Reallgnrnent · Existing Plan Propos~cl Plan Transportation Plan Changes Te~'mlnaUon of Glmarron Boulevard at the C~o Par'~y · Exlstir~J P~an Transportation Plan Changes DeleUon of one proposed Pedestrian 6 Attachment IV Draft Corpus Christi Future Land Use and ,Urban Transportation Plans 7 Page 1 of 3 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ("THE CITY") BY ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI FUTURE LAND USE PLAN AND AMENDING THE CORPUS CHRISTI URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ORDINANCE 025251) FOR THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; ESTABLISHING A UNIFIED FUTURE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR COORDINATION OF LAND USE, ZONING, SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AMENDING RELATED ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its reports and recommendations concerning the adoption of the Corpus Christi Future Land Use Plan and amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan, both as elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Chdsti; WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday, April 20, 2005, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, dudng a meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, dudng which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that these amendments would best serve public health, necessity, and convenience, and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, RE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi Future Land Use Plan is adopted as an i-tegral part of the Comprehensive Plan and the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan (a part of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas), is amended as an integral part of the Comprehensive Plan. Both Plans are incorporated as referenced into this ordinance. Copies are on file with the City Secretary's Office. SECTION 2. That to the extent the amendments made by this Ordinance represent a deviation from the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Plan, including the Urban Transportation Plan, is amended to conform to the amendments made by this Ordinance. SECTION 3. That the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Chdsti, Texas as amended from time to time. except as changed by this Ordinance and any other ordinances adopted on this date, remains in full force and effect. H:~LEG-DIR~Joset~n\Ord-Plan FutLndUse doc Page 2 of 3 SECTION 4. That any ordinance or part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance is expressly repealed by this ordinance. SECTION 5. The City Council intends that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance shall be given full force and effect for its purpose. Therefore, if any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, that judgment shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word or provision of this ordinance. SECTION 6. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Chdsfi as required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi. H/LEG DIRUoseph~OrcFPlan-FutLndUse doc Henry Garrett Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill Kelly Page 3 of 3 That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this the day of ,2005, by the following vote: Rex A Kinnison John E, Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott That the foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the day of Henry Garrett Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill Kelly ,2005, by the following vote: Rex A. Kinnison John E. Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott PASSED AND APPROVED, this the day of ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary Henry Garret[ Mayor Approved as to legal form ~/1~ ~_ / z-- ,2005; BY:Joseph Har~/[ey ~ Assistant City Attorney For City Attorney ,2005. H:~LEG DIR~Joseph~Ord Plan FulLndUse doc Attachment VI. Future Land Use Plan and the Urban Transportation Plan (Separate Cover) 16 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Action Date: 5/17/05 AGENDA ITEM: ITEM A: A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI MPO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN AS A GUll)E TO THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND OSO PARKWAY PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; ESTABLISHING A GUIDE FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR COORDINATION OF LAND USE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. ITEM B: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI MPO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN AS A GUIDE TO THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND OSO PARKWAY PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; ESTABLISHING A GUIDE FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR COORDINATION OF LAND USE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. ISSUES: · City plans, including the Corpus Christi Policy Statements and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan provide general policy guidance to promote community bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Urban Transportation Plan and Oso Parkway Plan contain a hike and bike trail system for Oso Creek and connecting drainageways; however, the proposed plan is needed to address a system of on-street bicycle and pedestzian improvements. · The plan will give the City a better chance of obtaining state and federal grant money for bikeway and pedestrian improvements. · Wilbur Smith and Associates, under contract with the Metropolitan Planning Organization, bas prepared the proposed Bicycle and Pedesthan Plan for the MPO Area. The Plan is proposed for adoption as a guide to comprehensive plan efforts and applies to the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. · The Corpus Christi Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, adopted in 2002, indicated that there is wide community support for a city system of trails. In a survey conducted for the Plan, residents ranked a trail system for the city as the third highest facility by a 10 to 1 margin. The proposed plan is consistent with the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, City's Oso Parkway Plan, Area Development Plans, and current and proposed transportation plans. · According to various bicycling groups, Corpus Christi is favored as a destination for bicycling. However, Corpus Christi ranks low in "bicycling friend linass" in terms of facilities and special bicycle roadway designations. The proposed plan identifies a comprehensive network of off-road hike and bike trails, and on-street bike routes and bike lanes. The plan recommends policies and procedures concerning designated streets wkich could include re-striping, pavement materials used in resurfacing, development of joint use facilities along drainageways, and signage. · The MPO and the City have received substantial input and support from several local biking groups. · The recommended plan does not include a recommendation to increase planned rights-of-way on future streets but to work within the Urban Transportation Plan's saandard right-of-way requirements. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to adopt the Corpus Christ MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a guide to the Comprehensive Plan by resolution. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Adoption of the Oso Parkway Plan, November 1993; ParEs, Recreation and Open Space Plan, November 2002; Urban Transportation Plan, March 25, 2003; Adoption and amendments to various Area Development Plans since September 1987. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Approval. Assistant Director of Development Services Attachments: Attachment I. Attachment II. Attachment iii. Attachment IV. Attachment V. Attachment VI. Attachment Vii. Planning Commission Minutes Transportation Advisory Committee Minutes Park and Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes Letter of Suppoa from Local Bicycling Organization PowerPoint Presentation K~olution Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (separate cover) BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Wilbur Smith and Associates, under contract with the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization, prepared the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. On October 21, 2004, the MPO Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of the plan. On November 4, 2004, the MPO Policy Committee accepted the plan and directed MPO staff to work with local agencies to implement the plan. The City adopted the Oso Parkway Plan in 1993, which includes a recreational hike and bike trail system along the Oso Creek and a network of trails to the creek. In addition, the City Council adopted the Park, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan in 2002, which indicated that a trail system was the third highest ranked recreational facility need by Co~pus Christi residents. The Plan recommended a trail system with 75 miles of trails which might take from 20 to 30 years to implement. The proposed Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is consistent with both of these Comprehensive Plan elements. On March 8, 2005, the MPO and the City met with local bikers to present the draft plan and to invite their input. Approximately 20 bikers participated m the meeting and promised to provide written comments on the plan. (See Attachment IV) The Plan was reviewed and recommended for approval by the Transportation Advisory Committee on January 24, 2005 and the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee on February 9, 2005. Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April 20th that was well attended by about 70 bicyclists who provided supporting comments on the need for a plan. PLAN SUMMARY Goal Summary: -:. Promote bicycle use and safety through a comprehensive system of bikeways, support faculties, and programs. ':- Promote pedestrian safety and mobility through provision sidewalks, crosswalk design, signalization, and enhancing attractiveness of pedestrian facilities. -:. Increase awareness and acceptance by local policy makers, planners, engineers, and motorists of walking and bicycling as viable modes of transportation. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design Summary: · .'- Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities should meet the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). .:. Bicycle Facility Types are defined in the plan. These facility types include: Bicycle Route (shared lane on-street/signage), Bicycle Lanes (striped lane on-streeffsignage), and Bicycle Path (bicycle trail off-street/signage). · :. Sidewalk facilities. Bicycle Plan Map PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ATTACHMENT I. MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers- CiO/Hall Wednesday - April 20, 2005 5:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: David Berlaaga, Chairman Bryan Stone, Vice Chairman Rudy Garza Michael Pusley Fred Braselton Shirley Mires Eloy H. Salazar Richard Smith Robert Zamora STAFF PRESENT: Michael N. Gunning, AICP, Assistant Director of Development Services Mary Frances Teniente, PE, Assistant Director of Development Services Priscilla San Miguel, Recording Secretary Robert E. Payne, AICP, Senior City Planner Mic Raasch, AICP, City Planner Faryce Goode-Macon, Senior City Planner Joseph Hamey, Assistant City A~omey V. CORPUS CHRISTI MPO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN Chairman Berlanga opened public hearing. Mr. Tom Niskala, Transportation Planning Director for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, stated that MPO is the agency responsible for coordination of planning for highways and public transportation between the City, TXDOT, RTA, Nueces and San Patricio counties and the City of Portland. Gretchen Arnold, stated that about 60 bicyclists supporters were present to support the Bicycle Plan in Corpus Christi. The proposed Bicycle Plan has been reviewed by local bicyclists and is recommending that it be sent to City Council with a request to be approved. She stated that an implementation of the bicycle plan would benefit transportation, recreation, tourism, special events, economic development, quality of li/e and safety. Dr. Randy Fuentes, 4706 Lake Curron, stated that as a medical physician, he recommends bicycling for health reasons but is often told that it is not safe to ride in Corpus Christi. To recommend and write a prescription, he would like to have a place or the ability for them to go. It would bring this town up to level with other cities. Planning efforts include planning for bicyclists and pedestrians. He indicated that the MPO hired the consultant at Wilbur Smith and Associate to develop a bicycle plan for the RTA Mr. Niskala stated that the MPO's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was created to encourage local member MPO agencies to promote/facilitate alternative modes of transportation. Rob Smith, 7509 Thunersit Drive, member of the South Texas Riders and Swimmers Association. Would like to reiterate what Ms. Arnold and Dr. Fuentes stated. The Bicycle Plan would be good for Corpus Christi because of health and fitness, reduction of traffic congestion, it is environmentally friendly and it would help promote tourism. David Dunlap, 6109 Quarrel Ridge, recently joined the organization and participated in the Conquer the Coast Ride on the Bay. The plan that was previously proposed included a list of streets that would be included in the bike plan. Two primary core loops were included in the proposal that was given to Mr. Niskala. The organization hopes to see the city help bicycle groups and at the same time reduce obesity and increase the fitness of its residents. Young and old would benefit from this plan. Rosemary 4525 Tautin, stated that several years ago Spohn Hospital placed bike lockers for its employees and a number of other employers are now following Spohn's example. She stated that she has ridden her bike for eighteen years and would like to see this plan go into affect. The problem for bicyclists has always been "to get there". It is very dangerous to ride anywhere in Corpus Christi. Dawn English, 302 Circle Drive, stated that a bike plan transcends social, economic and cultural barriers in this community. People that can afford a car could ride a bike. It would promote tourism for our city. Ben McGracken, 15369 Mutiny Court, stated that there are three things that citizens look for: A safe community, a healthy community to live in, and economic development for all. Adoption and implementation of this plan would associate all three things and create a better community. Public hearing was closed. Vice Chairman Stone commended the supporters and Ms. Arnold for their efforts with this plan. In response to Commissioner Braselton's question, Mr. Gunning stated that the plan will usually not require any dedications of additional rights-of-way but will be configured within the existing right-of-way. Yes, there will be additional funding needed to incorporate bike lane amenities and the adoption of the plan would make the city eligible for various grants through Texas Parks and Wildlife or through the Federal Highway Administration. Mr. Niskala indicated that Metropolitan Mobility Funds "Category Seven" may be used for bikeway improvements. There are some demonstration projects included in the report as well as alternative funding. This sets the stage so that MPO can pursue those funds. Chairman Berlanga stated that this particular group of supporters could not have a better advocate than Ms. Gretchen Arnold. A motion was made by Commissioner Zamora and seconded to approve. The motion passed unanimously. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES ATTACHMENT II. Meeting of 3anuary 24, 2005 Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan - The Committee was briefed on the MPO Regional Bicycle Plan and incorporated it also as the City's official bicycle plan. Motion made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Seller, to accept Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan as presented. PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITITEE MINUTES February 9, 2005, 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX ATTACHMENT IlL Members Present Anne Baker Sandy Billish David Cissna Dorrinda Garza Rome Gregnrio Members Absent Staff Present Gregory Perkcs C.1. McKirmey Sally Gavlik Jaime Pyle Carl Suding Art Sosa Hunter Young K Chute Maxi Whitworth 2. CC MPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Bob Payne of the Planinng Department inlroduced Kevin St. Jacques of Wilbur Smith Associates who gave a presentation about the bicycle and pedestrian plan. This plan has been designed to match thc Parks & Recreation Master Plan. This plan encompasses different types of trails for various uses throughout the city. An additional benefit to the community would be educating the public in thc correct way to ride and to obey the Iraffic/bicycling laws. Mark A. Militcllo of the Corpus OffRoad Bike Riders Association (COBRA) spoke in support of the plan. This organization is working toward their non-profit status and wants to work with the city to develop and maintain bike a-ails. Currently, they are focusing on the Oso Park area for a mountain bike trail. They will return to the cornnfittee as their proposal fornmlizea. Rome Gregorio made a motion to support the bicycle and pedestrian plan as presented and have it go forward to the Planning Commission. Dorrinda Garza seconded. Motion passed. Tom Niskala Corpus Christi MPO 5151 Flynn Parkway #404 Corpus Christi, TX. 78411 March 22, 2005 ATTACHMENT IV. Dear Tom: Thank you very much for the MPO's support of a bicycle plan and the funding for its development. Corpus Christi has the unfortunate distinction of being one of the few mid - size cities in the United States that does not have a bicycle plan. As a result, Corpus Chdsti's air quality, its citizen health, transportation and recreation options, federal funding for bicycle projects, street loads and maintenance, and public attitude towards bicycling and bicyclists have all suffered. Without an adopted p~an that is implemented and enforced, this negative trend and unfavorable light on our community will continue. The proposed bicycle plan is critical to reversing this trend. A group of bicyclists was organized to review the proposed bicycle plan and prioritize projects. Two group meetings were held. The first meeting was held on March 8, 2005 and was attended by 20 bicyclists. This meeting provided a general overview of the plan and future implementation possibilities. The second meeting was held on March 14 and attended by 9 bicyclists. The group at this meeting reviewed the proposed projects and map resulting in Attachment A, prioritization of projects. The priorities are to create two core bicycling loops, as follows: Regional Bay Loop, with priority on Shoreline/Ocean Dr. and Mustang Island sections as the centerpieces to use in tourist and citizen promotion. The Port/and/North Beach sections will service those populated and tourist areas (Coastal Birding Trail, Texas State Aquarium and USS. Lexington Museum). The Bay Loop will be completed with the sections to Ingleside, Aransaa Pass and Port Aransas. · Metro Loop to connect the Shor~.line/Ocean Dr. bike route and the rest of the Bay Loop with the west and south sides of Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff. Regional access, connectivity, frequency of use and cost were considered in the evaluation of these priorities. As other streets are improved un the ASSHTO standards, application of the bike plan will connect more bike routes to these two core loops, especially the Metro Loop Thank you for your support and consideration, Tom. Respectfully Submitted: Gretchen Arnold 0 o Please accept the following as my input and recommendations tbr the proposed Corpus Christi Bicycle Pedestrian Plan (Draft 9-24-04). Recommend an Executive Summary An executive surm-nary would be helpful for the implementation of the plan. Once approved, the responsibility of plan implementation will fall into the workload of planners, permitters, and management who are already expected to accommodate a full load with limited resources. Their time and/or desire to wade through a plan will be limited at best The executive summary should be no longer than 1 page and contain: Condensed goals/objectives o Creating a bicycle friendly corrmarnity · Plan for bicycle access, use and safety with any project that includes street development, street maintenance, conmaunity or business development, righl-of way or parks. Implementation © Design AASHTO approved bicycle lane widths, surface treatments, and signs for any street project including new streets or maintenance of existing streets © Design AASHTO approved bicycle paths or trails for any park project or right-of-way access or maintenance project. o Appoint a bicycle coordinator/reviewer in the City Planning, Permitting, Engineering, and Park and Recreation Departments o Appoint a City Regional Bicycle Advisory Committee that includes key stakeholders and meets no less than quarterly and reports to City Management and Council. © Education campaign to include "roles of and rights to the road" messages, map distribution of bicycling routes and lanes, and other means of educating the con~nunity about bicycling. Language to communicate sense of I~rioritv and urgency I would like to see some sort of language or statement that communicates a sense of real commitment and importance/priority to implementing the plan. All too often, plans are adopted and sit on a shelf. They plan to plan and never implement. The result of the statement is that anyone in any department or activity that has anything to do with any project that may impact bicycle use, should instinctively go to the plan, think to do it, kno~v to do it, review it, then actually do it. This would also be included in the executive summary. Respectfully Submitted: Gretchen Arnold Corpus Christi MPO Regional Bicycle & Pedesbian Plan HPO Plan · MPO Fadlitate5 Regional Mulidmodal Transpar~fdon Ptanning · Developed Bike and Pedesl~an guldeline~ [o assist Local Agende5 in changing their culQ~re · St~r~ of the Process not the end produlil~lk · Based on Public Input ~'¢'~1~' Existing Conditions · Sidewalks by ordinance in Corpus Chdst] · Sidewalks on all new st]-eets · I',to sidewalks In rural areas, large lots · Shoreline Drive seawall promenade · Ocean Drive pocket park pat~s · Vadous nature arid local paths · Bike lanes on Kostoryz / £nnls ExisUng Conditions (Public Input) · Bicycling is not planned for in transpor~Uon mix - Direct~ sar~ ~ to areas oi~ ~mp4oymenL sharping, ~lu~tiofl, ar~ reo~ation do not exls~ - Lanes di~ppear o¢ o,J~ide wid~ not available Existing Conditions (Public Input,) · eL~,dlng Is not planned for in maintenance operaUons - Margl~ or lanes are po:~y mainl2ined - Resurface Ireal~}enl~ are inapprC~late Existing Conditions (Public Input) · Coq~us C~dstJ and I~e surrounding region is cor~dered to be Ina~ible and unfriendly for b~cyding - Air (~ualil:y is ~ - Public heal~ ~ :. - $1,000,000 w~ · · . ' ~ig. 2 Public Planning Process · Ride - Alon9 · Survey Plan for Variety of Users · Bike Routes for Neighbochood O3nnectJviLy Bike Route~ for Long-DIs~nce Bicydist~ Bike Lanes and ShouldeFs on Major ROadways ' · Bike Pal~s for PredominanUy BioJdist Use · Mul~-Use Pal~,s For 8iklng, Walking and · Sidewalks for Walking and Access · MobiliLy Disadvanl~gedJBlind Route and Trail Network 3 Northwest WestsJde, Southeast, Southside, Flour Bluff Padre and Mustang Islands 4 PolJcJes · ConUnue annual budget for otd or missing 5Jdewalks, ADA transition · Update street design 5J3ndarcLs to allow set, on for bike lar~s and wide out, de lanes · Update s~eet operaUons and maintenance practices to accomm~tate b~cyclls~ ·Bicyde sto~dge at publ~: fad,Ues · Education programs ~mplementation 1. Organize Blcyde/Pedesb"ian Program - Ins~itu'donallze Rol~s wi~in Local Agenaes - Adopt Accommodating ROW Standards - Encourage Land DeveJopcnent that Ino3rporate~ oo~nec'dvtty - Educate Planners, Designers and Officers Zmplementation 2. Plan and Construct Needed Faclll~es - Identify Blkeway~ and Pedestrian routes - IdenUfy/Co~rdinate Funding Sources - Rewew Departmenb~l Polld~ and Proc~ures I~at Impact Plan - C~:XlSt3't.H~ Improve and f4aintain Fa~lltle~ 5 ~mplementation 3. Funding Opportunl~es - HPO Meb'~l~n Mobility Funds - Highway ReauthorizaUon - Implementation 4. Educate Bicyclist, Pedesl]'ians and Motorists - Safety Awareness and Inforrr~tion ~ on FadliUes and Programs ~ - Develc~o Local Evenl~ and Prograrr~ 5. Eni~orce Laws and RegulaUons ~ - Targe~ Areas for Enforcement of Desired Behaviors ImplementaUon 6. Res~u~ for Change - Change In Thlnldng - C~ange in CuroJre - CTiange In Manning 6 · What is next? 7 Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CORPUS CHRISTI MPO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN AS A GUIDE TO THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND OSO PARKWAY PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; ESTABLISHING A GUIDE FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS AND FOR COORDINATION OF LAND USE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has forwarded to the City Council its reports and recommendations concerning the adoption of the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a guide for bicycle and pedestrian improvements; WHEREAS, with proper notice to the public, public hearings were held on Wednesday, Apdl 20, 2005, during a meeting of the Planning Commission, and on Tuesday, May 10, 2005, dudng a meeting of the City Council of the City of Corpus Chdsti, during which all interested persons were allowed to appear and be heard; WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that this plan would best serve public health, necessity, and convenience, and the general welfare of the City of Corpus Christi and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is adopted as a guide to the Transportation Plan and Oso Parkway Plan, an element of the comprehensive plan, for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and for coordination of land use and capital improvements consistent with the public interest. A copy of the Plan is on file with the City Secretary's office. SECTION 2. Publication shall be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Chdsti. A'I-DEST: THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI Armando Chapa City Secretary Henry Garrett Mayor H ~LEG-DIR'Joseph'~Res o-Plan-BikeM PO doc Page 2 of 3 APPROVED: ~ % By: Joseph ~emey ~/~./~ Assistant City Attorney For City Attorney 2005. H/LEG-DIR\Joseph~Re~o-Plan-BikeMPO doc Page 3 of 3 Corpus Christi, Texas of ,2005 The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Henry Garrett Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill Kelly Rex A. Kinnison John E. Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Sco[t H ~_E G-DIRU oseph~,~es o~Olan-Bika M PO doc ATTACHMENT VI. Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan prepared for the Metropolitan Planning Organization Corpus Christi, Texas by Wilbur Smith Associates Economists, Planners, Engineers March 21, 2005 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan prepared for the Metropolitan Planning Organization Corpus Christi, Texas by Wilbur Smith Associates ~: onomists, Planners, Engineers March 21, 2005 Table of Contents Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Purpose and Need Public Input Page 1-1 1-2 CHAPTER 2 - GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Goal Statement Objectives 2-1 2-2 CHAPTER 3 - EXISTING CONDITIONS Related Planning Documents Existing Conditions for Pedestrians Existing Conditions for Bicyclists Existing Barriers Origins and Destinations Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes The "Design Bicyclist" The "Design Pedestrian" Current Facility Design Practice 3-1 3-1 3-3 3-4 3-6 3-7 3-10 3-12 3-12 CHAPTER 4 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES DESIGN Design Standards Bicycle Facility Types Sidewalks Routes Safe Rotes to School Sidewalks and Pedestrian Districts Roadway Intersection Design Roadway Intersection Design for Pedestrians Roadway Intersection Design for Bicyclists Signage and Striping Typical Facility Development Costs System Development Criteria Prioritization of Imp:,cmentation 4-1 4-2 4-6 4-8 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-10 4-11 4-13 4-15 4-16 CHAPTER 5 PROGRAM OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES System Development Criteria Proposed On-Street Facilities Bike Routes for Neighborhood Connectivity Bike Routes for Commuter and Long-Distance Bicyclists Bike Lanes and Shoulders on Roadways for Commuter and Utilitarian Bicyclists Proposed Off-Street Facilities (Bike Paths and Multi-Use Paths) Supporting Amenities and Programs Bicycle Parking Bicycles and Transit Prioritization and Implementation 5-1 5-2 5-2 5-4 5-4 5-7 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-12 Page I~ilbur Smith ~tssociates i Table of Contents Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan CHAPTER 6 - IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Action Area 1. Organize a BicycledPedeslnan Program Action Item 1.1 - Institutionalize the Role of Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordination within Local Government Action Item 1.2 Promote Land Use Pan. ems and Zoning that Encourage Walking and Bicycling to Destinations Action Item 1.3 - Promote Bicycle- and Pedesn-ian-Friendly Urban Development and Design that Facilitate Walking and Bicycling Action Item 1.4 - Adopt Public Right. of-Way Design Standards that Accommodate Bicycling and Walkmg Action Item 1.5 - Educate Planners, Local Enforcement Officers, Designers and Other Officials Action Area 2. Plan and Construct Needed Facilities Action Item 2.1 - Adopt a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Action Item 2.2 Identify/Coordinate Funding Sources Action Item 2.3 Construct, Improve and Maintain Facilities Action Item 2.4 Provide Facilities to Accommodate Bicycle/Transit Joint Use Action Area 3. Promote Bicycling and Walking Action Item 3.1 Prepare and Disseminate Public Information on Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes and Programs Action Item 3.2 - Participate in National Programs Action Item 3.3 - Foster the Development of Local Bicycling and Wallong Events and Programs Action Item 3.4 - Adopt Public Policies Action Area 4. Educate Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Motorists Il Action Item 4 I - Dissemination of Available Safety and Education Materials Action Area 5. Enforce Laws and Regulations Action Item 5.1 - Target Areas for Enforcement and Encouragement of Proper Behaviors 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 64 64 6-5 6-5 6-8 6-9 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-12 Appendices: A - Listing of Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities B Potential Funding Sources C - Sample Policies D Web Based Public Survey Results Wilbur Smith Associates il Chapter 1 Introduction I Purl~ose and Need States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations across the country are completing plans to address bicycle and pedestrian issues, in part to respond to the requirements &the 1991 lntermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and its successor, the Transportation Equity Act of the 21s~ Century (TEA2 i). Many of these plans are adopting the overall goal targets set by the U.S. Department of Transportation in April of 1994: (1) to double the percentage of trips made by foot and bicycle in the United States; and (2) to simultaneously reduce the number of injuries and fatalities suffered by bicyclists and pedestrians by ten percent. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Corpus Christi urbanized area recognizes that transportation planning includes addressing the access and mobility needs of bicyclists and pedestrians to travel to work and non-work destinations -including education centers, commerce, entertainment, and recreation - within and in close proximity to neighborhoods. The MPO selected Wilbur Smith Associates to work with the MPO to prepare a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the Corpus Christi metropolitan planning area consisting of the cities of Corpus Christi, Portland, and Gregory, plus considerattons for expansion of the plan into surrounding unincorporated areas of Nueces and San Patricio counties. The study was to provide the region with a plan for creating an environment where people could choose to bicycle or walk to their destinations and provide recreational opportunities for walking and bicycling to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. The Plan would provide guidance for the development and implementation of an intercolmected network of designated on-street bicycle facilities as well as off-roadway trails and sidewalks. Wilbur Smith Associates 1-1 Chapter I - Introduction Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Public Input into Development of the Plan Prior efforts by local bicycle advocates to work with the City of Corpus Christi to develop a bikeway network and improve bicycling resulted in the assessment o£ various arterial and collector streets for bicycle suitability. Many of the bicycle advocates that participated in that effort agreed to serve as an advisory group to provide advice and feedback on the local facility needs and approaches to implementation. At the onset of the project, a web-based survey was developed for the project that solicited public opinion on elements of the Plan but also solicited continued involvement in the process by either adding their name to the mailing list or becoming part of the advisory group. Over 130 persons responded to the survey questionnaire, some with adthtional commentary. Of these, 81 added their name to the mailing list, and 65 indicated they would like to actively participate in guiding the development of the plan. A surnmary of the responses to the survey is presented in Appendix A. . .':... ~.' ~ :.,. . - ,~..,.,.p.~... c ,;,..-~',..~ .:: .. .- : , ",.'., ~ .'~ -....~ ~ ~,...~- .. Y Wilbur Smith Associates 1-2 Chapter 2 Goals and Objectives I The first step toward advancing bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area is to establish a common vision or goal statement for non-motohzed transportation, and to define a set of objectives by which progress in achieving desired outcomes can be measured These goals and objectives guide not only the development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, but also its implementation. Goal Statement Based on guidance from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, local agency staff, suggestions from user groups, and incorporating the goals of the National Bicycling and Walking Study, the following goals were established for the Corpus Christi urbanized area to make it a better and safer place to walk and ride bicycles. Goal ltl: Promote the Increased use and safety of bicycling as a mode of transportation through the development of a comprehensive system of bikeways, support facilities, and programs. Goal#2: Promote pedestrian safety and mobility through the provision of sidewalks, crosswalk design, signalization, and enhancing the attractiveness of pedestrian activities. Goal #3: Increase the awareness and acceptance by local policy- makers, planners, engineers, and motorists of walking and bicycling as viable modes of transportation and legitimate users of the publicly-financed transportatton infrastructure. The purpose of these goal statements is to provide overall direction for the development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Wilbur Smith Associates 2-1 Chapter 2 - Goals and Objectives Corpus Chrixti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Obiectives To achieve these goals, objectives have been established to set targets and provide measures of the success of the plan towards meeting the stated goals. The objectives include the following categories: · Accessibility; · Safety; · Design Considerations; · Interagency Coordination and Policies; · Education; and · Funding. Each of these related objective categories is associated with the development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The following sections outline each area of emphasis and specific objectives related to development and implementation of this plan. Accessibilitw - Providing access to multiple areas of the city for all citizens is an important consideration in development of transportation facilities. Access should be provided at the neighborhood, area, and regional levels to accommodate access for cycling and walking to major employment centers and activity centers; recreatioval facilities; community facilities such as schools, libraries, community centers, and transit facilities; and other major destinations. Planning for pedestrian access should also incorporate the needs of mobility impaired persons, including blind, deaf, and wheelchair-bound individuals. The following objectives specify the intent of providing access through the development and implementation o£ the bicycle and pedestrian plan. Identify and develop a network of bikeways and walkways that provides access to major activity centers, schools, and recreational areas; Wilbur Smith Associates 2-2 Chapter 2 - Goals and Objectives Corpu~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan · Provide continuity in the bikeway network and cross physical barriers to promote accessibility at neighborhood, area, and regional levels; · Double the bicycle and pedestrian mode share of total trips by the year 2025; Establish guidelines and programs for support facilities, such as bike racks, to accommodate and encourage use of bicycles for travel to and from major bikeway destinations; Provide a network of bikeways and walkways that maximizes the use of parks, open spaces and public rights-of-way to enhance commuting and recreational bicycling opportunities; and, · Recognize the needs of all users, including people with disabilities. Safety - Important safety considerations must be an integral part of the development ora bicycle and pedestrian plan. The provision of safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians is of prime importance. The following objectives are related to safety: Reduce the number of bicycle and pedestrian traffic accidents by at least ten percent by the year 2025; Provide opportunities for dissemination of safety literature, and offer safety programs to cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians; Provide an adequate level of law enforcement to provide a safe environment for bikeway and walkway users; and, Provide timely development and maintenance of bikeway and walkway facilities. Design Considerations - Proper design of bikeway and walkway facilities will encourage and facilitate bicycling and pedestrian activity. Use of uniform development standards and coordination of existing programs and facilities are critical for successful implementation of the bicycle and pedestrian plan. The following objectives are related to design considerations. I~ilbur Smith Associates 2-3 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter 2 - Goals and Objectives Utilize appropriate design standards in development of the bikeway and walkway network and associated support facilities, including required widths and recommended surfaces; · Design the bicycle and pedestrian network in response to neighborhood and user needs and desires; · Design the bikeway network in response to area and regional travel patterns and characteristics; · Provide support facilities in proper relation to existing and future user needs; Coordinate ongoing and future improvements of the roadway network and other public infrastructure projects with components of the bicycle and pedestrian plan; and, · Bikeway and walkway development should be responsive to natural and manmade opportunities and constraints. lntera~,encv Coordination and Policies - There are numerous governmental jurisdictions and public services entities that have control of public fights-of-way, which may potentially be used to provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities. It is important to coordinate with these agencies and organizations and to understand their internal policy framework and the legislative mandates that they must operate within. Public entities as well as organizations in the private sector can and should become partners in the development and implementation of the bikeway and walkway system. The following objectives highlight the considerations relative to interagency coordination and policies: Facilitate compliance with the directives of the Clean Air Act; Encourage coordination among implementing agencies in regards to the bicycle and pedestrian plan; Facilitate compliance with the directives of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, TEA-21, and the upcoming re. authorization; Wilbur Smith Associates 2-4 Chapter 2 - Goals and Objectives Corpux Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Encourage private developers and employers to coordinate their projects with the Plan, and iocorporate elements of the bicycle and pedestrian plan with their development projects and places of business; Coordinate the bicycle and pedestrian system plan with other governmental entities, public service companies, and coordinating agencies; and, ~stablish clear roles and responsibilities for all participating agencies in development, operations, and maintenance of the bicycle and pedestrian plan. Education - Education of the citizem-y and public agency staff regarding the bicycle and pedestrian plan is important for several reasons. Cyclists must be provided information and guidance in regard to proper and safe use of the bikeway system. Pedestrians must know how to properly use and share sidewalks and trails, and should understand the importance of visibility in their efforts to cross roadways. Motorists must understand and respect the presence of cyclists xvhen traveling along roadways on or offthe designated bikeway system. Public agencies must make informed decisions to include consideration of cyclists and pedestrians in transportation and access planning. Developing and disseminating information is a key component to a successful education and safety program. The following objectives outline the considerations for education: Promote safe use of hike and bike facilities; Promote proper planning, design, construction, and law enforcement for bicycle and pedestrian facilities; Provide bicycle and pedestrian safety information to motorists and the general public; Promote the use of bicycle and pedestrian facilities through dissemination of information regarding bikeway and walkway routes, access and availability; Provide opportunities for dissemination of safety literature and information on bicycle and pedestrian programs to the general public; and, Wtlbur Smith Associates 2-5 Chapter 2 - Goals and Objectives Corpt~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Promote bicycling and walking through promotional events and utilize currently established local, statewide, and national programs, including Bike to Work Week and Walk to School Day. Funding - The ability to fund the implementation of the Plan elements is often the largest stumbling block towards creation of a bicycle and pedestrian community. The collective will to plan, encourage, and uphold the precepts of the Plan will determine the success of the implementation of the vision presented in this Plan. The following objectives are considerations for funding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: · Develop a phased and prioritized implementation plan that takes advantage of available funding opportunities; · Promote public/private partnerships in development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; · Establish clear roles and financial responsibilities for all participating agencies in development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the bicycle and pedestrian plan; and, · Identify sources of funding and program assistance applications. These objectives are concise statements providing guidance for achieving the goal of the bicycle and pedestrian plan. The following chapters deschbe the development of the plan, outlining the needs and resources of the community and recommendations for facilities and implementation. Wilbur Smith Associates 2-6 Chapter 3 Existing Conditions The existing conditions for bicycle and pedestrian activities, as well as any planned improvements, were reviewed and are described in the following paragraphs to provide a baseline condition for facility development. Related Plannin~ Documents Several studies and reports have been previously prepared which pertain to bicycle and/or pedestrian accommodations and activities in the Corpus Christi urbanized area The following materials were reviewed and utilized as a point of beginning to create the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; · Parks Master Plan for Corous Christi by the Corpus Christi Parks Department (2002) which contained a chapter on trails; · Corpus Christi Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Fiscal Year 2000- 2025., by the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (January 20~0) that contained a chapter entitled "Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan"; · Corpus Christi Thoroughfare Plan by the City of Corpus Christi (2003); and · Hike and Bike Plan by thc City of Portland (2004). Existinll Conditions for Pedestrians The City of Corpus Christi Thoroughfare Plan requires sidewalks to be installed on both sides of all new local and collector streets and urban arterials, with the exception of local streets serving industrial uses and local streets in large lot (1+ acre) subdivisions. Shoulders are required on all new rural arterials, but not sidewalks. The C~ty of Portland has included provisions for innovative bicycle and pedestrian facilities in their new Subdivision Ordinance. However, there are many streets that were built before the current street standards were established resulting in gaps in the sidewalk network in urban areas. Presently, approximately 70 percent of the Wilbur Smith ~4ssociates 3-1 Chapter 3 - Existing Conditions Corpu.~ ChrLyti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan streets have sidewalks in Corpus Christi and 80 percent in the City of Portland. The City of Gregory, by comparison, is very automobile oriented, with very few sidewalks in residential areas and no sidewalks along collectors and arterials_ The un-urbanized portions of Nueces and San Pedricio Counties are also very automobile oriented, with bicycling and walking not a primary consideration of life in these rural communities. The City of Corpus Christi and the City of Portland have ongoing programs to build new sidewalks in eligible low and moderate income areas with funding from the Community Development Block Grant program. There has also been notable progress in recent years in building sidewalks along primary walking routes to schools. Another notable achievement is the retrofitting of existing sidewalks and comer curbs to make existing sidewalks accessible under Americans with Disabihties Act (ADA) requirements. The City of Portland sidewalks have become over 85 percent accessible, while the City of Corpus Christi has identified sidewalk improvement projects worth over $20 Million for implementation over the next five years. Several public walking/logging/bicycling trails currently exist in the Corpus Christi metropolitan area, including the following: · Shoreline/Ocean Drive Trat[- A 14-foot wide sidewalk between the seawall and the northbound lanes m Shoreline Drive, from the Art Museum and Convention Center to just past the Coliseum. Sidewalks connect to other trails along Shoreline Drive, which tums into Ocean Drive, and tie to Cole Park · Hans A Surer Wildlife Park, Ennis Joslin at Nile - This coastal marshland is one of the best bird watching locations in Texas. A boardwalk, viewing tower, and hiking trails offer an ideal view of ducks, rare brown pelicans, and other shore birds in their natural habitat. · Oso Parkway - This collector roadway is the only designated parkway in the City of Corpus Christi thoroughfare network. The parkway designation includes an 8-foot wtde concrete path alongside Wilbur Smith ~lssociates 3-2 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter 3 - Existing Conditions the collector roadway, separated from the road by at least 10 feet of greenspace. Portions of this extensive corridor have been completed as development advances along Oso Creek Developers are encouraged to place the path along the Oso Creek side of the development, though occasionally the path is placed as a wide sidewalk in front of residences that back up to Oso Creek. Sunset Lake Park An ocean front roadway in Portland, some 5 miles in length roughly parallel to US 181, was closed to traffic and designated for bicycle and pedestrians. The roadway trail connects to nature areas and overlooks. It also connects to nearby Violet Andres Park. Existinl~ Conditions for Cyclists A bicycle is legally recognized by the State of Texas (and many other states) as a vehicle, with all the rights and responsibilities for roadway use that are also provided to motor vehicles. As such, cyclists can legally ride on any of the streets in Corpus Christi (except controlled access highways such as the 1H 37 main lanes). However, certain roadways are more attractive to riders than others. Basically, local and collector streets are suitable for use by most adult bicycle riders, as long as traffic volumes are not high and speeds are less than 35 miles per hour. Arterial streets typically carry higher traffic volumes with speeds of 35 to 45 miles per hour, and are used by only the more skilled and assertive bicyclists. Rural arterials with shoulders and/or very low traffic volumes attract sports cyclists interested in longer- distance travel with fewer interruptions (stops). Many of the rural artehals, primarily those with shoulders greater than four feet in width, could be designated as bike routes after careful consideration of safe bicycle accommodations at intersections. Many Wilbur Smith Associates 3-3 Chapter 3 Corpu~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan existing local and collector streets could also be designated as bike routes after review of traffic volumes and speeds on those roadways. However, by definition, these roadways are open to bicycle travel now. Prior bicycle planning efforts are being realized through implementation of dedicated on-street bicycle lanes and provision of non- designated lanes and shoulders on several city and TxDOT street improvement projects. A few notable roadway facilities that include bicycle lanes or shoulders are: a majority of Ocean Drive, portions of Holly Road, the newly constructed Ennis Joslin Road, Kostoryz Road and many miles of sewice road for IH 37, South Padre Island Drive, and Crosstown Highway. Conversely, many collector and minor arterial roadways that carry relatively low volumes at moderate speeds are being overlaid with an open- graded asphaltic concrete that is very rough for bicyclists to ride on. Similar pavement overlays are being placed along the freeway service roads that provide the longer continuous rides for the endurance riders. Existinl~ Barriers The crossing of barriers to mobility is one of the most important features of a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the community. Freeways, major arterials, railroads, water features, and topography can all impose significant barriers to bicycle access and mobility. The Corpus Christi urbanized area poses several significant barriers to safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian travel. These include: Limited Access Freeways - Without a grade separated crossing, it is impossible to cross this expressway; the limited number of crossings concentrate traffic at these funnel points. These include: · SH 358 South Padre Island Drive (SPID) · SH 286 Crosstown Expressway - Existing Conditions Wilbur Smith Associates 3-4 Chapter 3 - Existing Conditions Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan · IH 37 · US 181 Corvus Christi Bay, the Port of Corpus Christi, Oso Creek and Drainage Channels - Waterways present a natural barrier that must be bridged to be traversed by land-based vehicles. The investment required to construct such a bridge and the private ownership of shoreline properties limit the number of crossing points and, again, focuses traffic at those points. Significant crossings such as the Harbor Bridge on US 181 and the JFK Causeway Bridge present nearly impassable crossings by pedestrian or bicycle unless a conscious decision is made during the design of the facility to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians. Railroads - The railroad companies have allowed a limited number of street crossings of their tracks to minimize the exposure to railroad crossing accidents with motor vehicles. Though crossing points tend to be more frequent for the railroads, the effect on concentrating traffic at crossings is similar to that of the freeways. Heavily Traveled Arterials - In general, arterial streets can'Ting high volumes of traffic at high speeds are a safety concern for pedestrians and bicyclists traveling along the roadway and crossing the roadway. Some type of traffic control (stop signs or traffic signals at intersections) is typically needed for the safe crossing of such roadways by cyclists and pedestrians. At uncontrolled locations, a pedestrian refuge area such as a raised median of the road~vay, can enhance the safety of the crossing. There is a tradeoffthat must be considered between the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians and the delays imposed to significant volumes of motor vehicle traffic. Ori~,ins and Destinations Wilbur Smith Associates 3-.5 Chapter 3 - Existing Conditions CorpuJ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan The existing roadway network has been developed to provide access from where people are to where they want to go. Historical focus on mobility by the personal automobile and motorized transport has resulted in roadbeds being the predominant feature in the rights-o£-way established for the transport o£goods and people, However, anywhere a roadway goes is a potential destination for cyclists and, in many instances, pedestrians. High areas of interest for access by bicycle include schools, libraries, and parks. Pedestrian access should be provided to all destinations that are within walking distance (about one-quarter mile) of where people live and/or work. In addition, cycling as a form of non-polluting recreation and sport can make advantageous use of the shoulders of many roadways and highways_ The development of loop routes in the area will accommodate the needs of the longer-distance cycling activities. Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes One of the national goals of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is to reduce the number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents, which the DOT describes as "crashes." The National Bicycling and Walking Study - Transportation choices for a Changing America presents a plan of action for activities at the federal, state, and local levels for meeting two concurrent goals: · To double the current percentage of total trips made by bicycling and walking; and, · To simultaneously reduce by ten percent the number of bicyclist and pedestrians killed or injured in traffic crashes. Nationally, approximately 6,500 pedestrians and 900 bicyclists are killed each year as a result of collisions with motor vehicles. As a group, pedestrians and bicyclists comprise more than 14 percent of all highway Wilbur Smtth Associates 3-6 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter $ - Exist!ng Condition~ fatalities each year. Pedestrians account for as much as 40 to 50 percent of traffic fatalities in some large urban areas. The 1991 General Estimates System (GES) data indicate that 92,000 pedestrians and 67,000 bicyclists were injured in this type of crash. Depending on the details of each accident, facility design, unsafe driver behavior, or cyclist or pedestrian error may be the primary causing factor. The following discussion of nationwide studies on bicycle accidents provides insight into the causal factors of accidents involving bicyclists. A study of pedestrian and bicycle collisions with motor vehicles was conducted for the Federal Highway Administration in 1997. The study investigated in detail 3,000 bicycle-motor vehicle collisions and 5,000 pedestrian-motor vehicle collisions sampled Rom reports from cities in California, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina and Utah. The study categorized fifteen different groups of car-bike collision types. The most frequent bicycle crash types were as follows: Crash T¥oe Grouo Parallel Path Crashes: Motorist turned or merged into the cyclist's path 12.2% Motorist overtaking the cyclist 8.6% Cyclist turned or merged into the motorist's path 7.3% Total AI~I Parallel Path Crashes: 35.5% Crossing: Path Crashes: Motorist failed to yield to cyclist 21.7% Cyclist failed to yield to motorist 16.8% Cyclist failed to yield to motorist, midblock (nde-out) 11.8% Total Alii Crossing Path Crashes 57.5% % of Ali Crashes Similar statistics were tabulated for pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes. The data for pedestrian crashes has a wide range of contributing factors as well k~ilbur Smith Associates 3- 7 Chapler 3 - Existing Conditions Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan including alcohol impairment (which was a factor in over ten percent of all crashes), age, lighting, time of day, rural or urban. The most frequent pedestrian crash types were as follows: Crash Tyoe Group % of All Crashes Intersection-Related: Vehicle tum/merge Intersection dash Driver violation Walking in road prior to impact Multiple threat or trapped Total Alii Intersection-Related Mid-block: Dart-out Mid-block dash Walking in road prior to impact Pedestrian walks into vehicle Other: Walking along roadway Off-road crashes Baclang vehicle Working/playing in roadway Disabled vehicle related Total Alii Mid-Block 9.8% 7.2% 5.1% 3.1% 2.1% 32.1% 5.4% 8.7% 3.9% 1.5% 26.4% 7.9% 8.6% 6.9% 3.0% 2.1% In order to address specific localized safety issues, it would be necessary to closely study local crash reports to determine the major crash causes, the involved age g~,,.,ps, and other important ['actors. These factors would be very useful in developing specific localized design treatments and to prepare ~argeted education and awareness-building programs. The "Desit!n Bicyclist" Wilbur Smith Associates 3-8 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter 3 - Existing Conditions Nearly 100 million people in the United States own bicycles. Fewer than five percent would likely qualify as experienced or highly skilled cyclists. Since the federal policy goal is to accommodate existing cyclists and encourage increased bicycle use, there will be more novice riders than advanced cyclists using the roadway system. Therefore, any roadway treatments intended to accommodate bicycle use must address the needs of both experienced and less experienced riders. In the FHWA manual, "Selecting Roadway Desi~:n Treatments to Accommodate Bicycles," the concept ora "design cyclist" was developed and a classification system was adopted for bicycle users such as the following: Group A - Advanced Bicyclists: These are experienced riders who can operate under most traffic conditions. They comprise the majority of the current users of collector and artehal streets, and are best served by the following: Direct access to destinations usually via the existing street and highway system; The opportunity to operate at maximum speed with minimum delays; and Sufficient operating space on the roadway or shoulder to reduce the need for either the bicyclist or the motor vehicle operator to change position when passing. Group B - Basic Bicyclists: These are casual or new adult and teenage riders who are less confident of their ability to operate in traffic without special provisions for bicycles. Some will develop greater skills and progress Wtlbur Smith Associates 3-9 Chapter 3 - Exist(n~, Conditions Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to the advanced level, but there will always be many millions of basic They prefer: Comfortable access to destinations, preferably by a direct route, using either low-speed, low traffic-volume streets or designated bicycle facilities; and bicyclists. Well-defined separation of bicycles .... "~ and motor vehicles on arterial and ~_ .,, ! ""' collector streets (bike lanes or ~l[f~,!~. .... .) shoulders) or separate bike paths. ~i.; · .'" ...... Groul~ C - Children: These are preteen riders whose roadway use is initially monitored by parents. Eventually they are accorded independent access to the system. They and their parents prefer the following: Access to key destinations surrounding residential ' '' .... .2' areas, including schools, recreation facilities, ' ' "- '": ....... shopping, or other residential areas; Residential streets with Iow motor vehicle speed .. limits and volumes; and ~.s~,~,. Well-defined separation of bicycles and motor ;' vehicles on arterial and collector streets using sidewalks or separate bike paths. The "DesiRn Pedestrian" Everybody is a pedestrian to some extent during their journeys each day, whether at either end o£their trip or at points along the way. Many persons walk or jog [or personal fitness or enjoyment, as these activities are part ora healthy lifestyle. It has been observed that pedestrian activity along the city streets are the life signs of a thriving community. A large percentage of the pedestrian population consists of children and elderly persons. The requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Wilbur Smith Associates 3-10 Chapter 3 - Exixting Conditions Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan must also be incorporated into design. Ample consideration must be given to the needs of these pedestrians when determining such parameters as: pedestrian crossing time at intersections; placement of street furniture and signs; curb cuts at street crossings; pathway width and slopes; and maintenance of the pathway. Current Facility Develol)ment Practice When investing in public infrastructure for transportation, consideration must be given to all modes, not just cars, trucks, and buses. The need for sidewalks on each side of a roadway and accommodations for bicyclists must be considered. This is the national policy as envisioned under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), and reinforced under lhe Transportation Efficiency Act for the Twenty-Fimt Century (TEA 2l). Historically, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has not participated financially in the construction of sidewalks along roadways that are part of the State Highway System. Use of roads by cyclists has not previously been considered a serious design factor. ISTEA mandated that a bicycle coordinator be designated by each state DOT. TxDOT has established a bicycle/pedestrian coordinator at the state level, and has also designated persons with bicycle coordinator responsibilities at each of its district offices as well. TxDOT is increasingly considering bicycle and pedestrian accommodations on its existing facilities and new projects, but primarily at the request of the local agencies. The Cities of Corpus Christi and Portland are building and repairing sidewalks and installing ramps to create a truly accessible sidewalk system, especially in the more heavily developed areas near downtown and near schools. Existing subdivision ordinances and thoroughfare plans require Wilbur Smith Associates 3-11 Chapter 3 - Existing Conditions Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan sidewalks along arterials and collector streets in urban area.s, but local streets are at the option of the developer. Much of the current efforts are attempts to retrofit sidewalks into older neighborhoods along collectors and arterials that did not require sidewalks at the time they were constructed. Wilbur Smith Associates 3-12 Chapter 4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design There is a wide range of facility improvements which can enhance bicycle and pedestrian transportation. Improvements can be simple and involve minimal design consideration (such as changing drainage grate inlets) or they can involve a detailed design (such as constructing a hike and bike trail). The major feature of the design for a bicycle or pedestrian facility is its location (i.e., whether it is on a roadway or follows its own independent alignment) Roadway improvements such as bicycle lanes depend on the roadway's design. On the other hand, bicycle paths are located on independent alignments; consequently, their design depends on many factors, including the performance capabilities of the bicyclist and the bicycle. With proper planning and design, roadway improvements for motor vehicles can also enhance bicycle and pedestrian travel, and, in any event, should avoid causing adverse impacts on bicycling and walking. A community's overall goals for transportation improvements should, whenever possible, include the enhancement of bicycling and consider the needs for pedestrian movement. Design Standards All bicycle and pedestrian facilities should meet the minimum standards reconm~ended by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in the publication Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 1999, or its most current edition. Pavement striping, signage, and signals should be in accordance with the most current Texas version of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Hike and bike trails and sidewalks should be accessible and traversable by physically disabled persons and should comply with the guidelines set forth by the Atnerican with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as enforced in Texas by the Architectural Barriers Section of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Wilbur Smith Associates 4-1 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Bicycle Facility Tvl~es The types of facilities that may be provided for bicycle mobility include shared roadways, bicycle routes, wide curb lanes as a special class of bicycle routes, shoulder bikeways, bicycle lanes, and bike paths. These facilities axe described in detail in the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, and are briefly described in the following paragraphs. Shared Roadway - Because a bicycle is a vekicle, any roadway (except limited access highways, freeways, and others specifically prohibiting bicycle traffic) may be considered part of the on-road bicycle network. Because existing roads typically offer the most direct route to many destinations, they tend to be favored by advanced (Group A) cyclists. Local streets that carry low volume, Iow speed traffic axe generally suitable for all cyclists. On-street parking along local streets in residential areas is compatible with bicycle use, although parking may be a conflict along streets in commercial areas. Older roadways may still have drainage grates with longitudinal bars or slit openings parallel to the path of the I. bicycle that could trap the narrow wheel of a bicycle. ,, ,"Z,~'''' ' .... . ~-'~-'.~.. - -_ ...? ..... should have openings that are perpendicular '~". ' ..... Drainage grates to the flow of traffic to ensure that bicycle tires do aot become lodged in the grate. Bicycle Route - Shared roadways designated as Bike Routes should be signed using standard MUTCD signage. Such designations are used to denote streets that can see significant bicycle usage or are a link in the bikeway network. Designation and improvement as a bike route may warrant a higher level of street maintenance than a shared roadway. IVilbur Smith Associates 4-2 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Corpus Chrtxti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Wide Curb Lane - The standard width considered desirable for an outside traffic lane to safely accommodate bicycle and motor vehicle traffic is 14 feet, with an optimum width of 15 feet. This distance is typically measured from the curb face to the lane stripe, but the lane should be wide enough to allow safe passage for cyclists around obstacles such as drainage grates, parked cars, and longitudinal ridges between the pavement and curb and gutter. Lanes wider that 15 feet may encourage use by two motor vehicles and are not conducive to safe cycling. To create on-road conditions amenable to bicycling, a wide right-hand lane of 14 to 15 feet width should be adopted as a standard design ........................ section for non-residential streets. On multi-lane roadways, a wider, 14 to 15 foot, right- hand lane should be provided depending on prevailing traffic conditions. A good guideline for determining when a wide curb lane is necessary is contained in the manual "Selecting Hichwa¥ Design Treatments to Accommodate Bicycles." developed for FHWA in 1994 by the Bicycle Federation of America and the Center for Applied Research, Inc,, and funded in part by the State of Texas. Shoulder Bikeway - Advanced (Group A) and recreational (Group B) bicycle riders who commute long distances or ride for sport or recreation can safely make use of smooth, paved roadway shoulders, where available. Shoulders should be 6 to 8 feet wide as a standard, but may be a minimum of 4 feet wide in constrained situations. Shoulders should be paved, all-weather surfaces with no ridges, seams or other obstructions, and should be generally smooth as opposed to rough in surface texture. Rumble strips, if provided on the shoulder, should occur within the first two feet from the edge line and should be either cut-in or ground-in grooves that are not disruptive to Wilbur Smith Associates 4-3 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan bicyclists, in keeping with guidelines prepared by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Bicycle Lane - Bike lanes are recommended for streets with motor vehicle speeds greater than 35 mph or with average daily traffic (ADT) volumes greater than 10,000 vehicles per day. Bike lanes are marked portions of the roadway that are designated for exclusive use by bicycles. Typically, bike lanes may be established on arterials and other major streets where bicycle use exceeds 50 bikes a day. The standard width for a bike lane is 5 feet and the minimum is 4 feet, exclusive of any monolithic curb and gutter at roadway edge, in accordance with AASHTO. A bike lane between on-street parking and a motor vehicle travel lane should be 5 feet wide, minimum. Lanes wider than 6 feet may encourage parking or other inappropriate uses. -:'. ...... ..' Bike lanes should be signed and marked with an 8-inch wide stripe and appropriate BIKE LANE and and AASHTO standards. As vehicles, bicycles must ride with the flow of traffic. Bike lanes, therefore, are always one-way and should be clearly marked as such. .'" Curbs, raised pavement, or raised buttons are generally not recommended for use as bike lane markings, since they are a safety hazard to cyclists and interfere with the natural and mechanical sweeping of the bike lane. A bike lane may be established adjacent to a parking lane, with bicyclists positioned between the travel lane and the parking lane. However, cars entering and leaving the parking lane will need to be mindful of the bike lane operation. The opening of car doors into the bike lane is also of concern Wilbur Smith Associates 4-4 Chapter 4 - Bi,cie and Pedestrian Facilities Program Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to bicyclists, as the "dooring" of a bicyclist can happen very quickly and without advance indication. Bike Path - A bike path is an off-road bikeway that is physically separated from roadways by open space or a barrier. It may be within the roadway fight-of-way, a utility fight-of-way, or an independent fight-of-way. These facilities are sometimes re/erred to as bike trails or hike and bike trails. Bike paths should be 10 to 12 feet wide, as a desirable standard depending upon activity levels, with a minimum width of 8 feet. Maintenance vehicles driving on 8-foot wide paths tend to damage the edges. Therefore, 8-foot wide paths should be avoided unless physical limitations cannot accommodate a greater width. Bike paths with high traffic should be 12 feet wide or more, but should narrow to ten feet in the vicinity of an intersection. One-way bike paths are difficult to police and should be avoided, if possible. Where they are used, they should be clearly signed as one-way, with a standard width of 6 feet and a minirnum width of 5 feet. Bike paths should have an additional 2 feet of smoothly graded area on either side of the pavement. In addition, there should be 3 feet of horizontal and 10 feet (8 feet minimum) of overhead clearance on either side of the pavement, Bike paths should be constructed of smooth, hard, all-weather paving such as concrete or asphalt. Although more expensive, concrete paths require less maintenance than asphalt paths, which can buckle, crack, and erode quickly, especially along resacas. Good maintenance is essential for bike paths to eliminate and avoid hazardous conditions. It should be noted that bike paths that pass in close proximity to neighborhoods or provide high levels of recreational activity can be expected Wilbur Smith Associates 4-5 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpu~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to be multiple use trails. Conflicts between cyclists and skaters, joggers, pedestrians, animals, and less experienced cyclists should be anticipated and considered in appropriate design. Curb cuts and ramps for access to bike paths should be provided at all street intersections with the bike path. Slopes should comply with current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Curb cuts should be a minimum of 8 feet wide. Sidewalks A sidewalk is physically separated from an adjacent roadway by open space, a curb or a barrier. It can be paved or unpaved, though a majority of sidewalks are paved with concrete. Public sidewalks generally are placed parallel to a roadway within the public fight-of-way for a street corridor. The space between the edge of the roadway and the edge of the fight-of-way is typically shared by sidewalk pavement, sign posts, utility lines and fixtures, and landscaping, and any street furniture such as benches, mailboxes, and the like. Sufficient space should be allocated beyond the edge of pavement for all planned improvements. The total width of the sidewalk corridor beyond the face of curb or edge of pavement of the roadway should be thought of in terms of three separale The landscape/furniture zone - This area will need to be wide enough to contain all needed street signs, landscaping and any benches, bus stop shelters and street lighting. The width of this zone should be at least 2 feet, not including the width of the curb, to buffer the pedestrian zone from the travel lanes. When parking is provided between the travel lane and the pedestrian zone, the 2- foot minimum width is needed for a buffer against opening car doors. This zone can be completely paved if so desired. When Wilbur Smith Associates 4-6 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Corpu.~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan landscaping is planned for this zone, a minimum of 4 feet should be provided. 2. The pedestrian zone - This zone should be a minimum of 5 feet in width For very active pedestrian areas, such as in the downtown area and adjacent to school campuses, this zone width should be increased to a minimum of 8 feet. Should an obstacle in the pedestrian zone be unavoidable, there must be a minimum of 36 inches of passable space tkroughout this zone. Any utility access covers in the zone should be set flush with the pavement and maintained as such, with slip-resis~nt cover plates and any openings smaller than one-half inch diameter. 3. The frontage zone This zone provides needed buffer between the pedestrian zone and obstacles at the property edge. For sidewalks adjacent to parks, property setbacks, and other permanent open space, this zone can be eliminated. For fence lines and building edges placed on the property line, a minimum of I foot should be provided for this zone. Vegetation along the property edge should be required to be trimmed back off the public right of way by the adjacent property owner. For sidewalks along storefronts with doors opening into the sidewalk corridor, two feet of width should be provided. Utility requirements should be considered in regard to how they will be placed within each of these three zones, and any specific space requirements added to the overall width of the sidewalk corridor. Slope requirements are as stated for multi-use paths, but become more crucial for the sidewalk environment. Ramps at intersections should direct Wilbur Smith Associates 4- 7 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan the pedestrian toward the receiving sidewalk corridor on the opposite side of the street, regardless of whether a sidewalk has been paved. Safe Routes to School - School districts typically review where students attending each school live and how they can be expected to get to school. In this manner, school bus routes are established to collect qualifying students. Safe walking routes should also be established for each student within walking distance of the school. Students should have a sidewalk to walk on, rather than walking in the road. They should have designated street crossing locations, preferably enhanced with X"~ crosswalks and crossing aids (signals, crossing guards, pedestrian refuge islands) to make their crossing safer. School speed zones on roadways around the school that must be crossed are typically established for school entry and exit time periods. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Districts - Sidewalks should be developed in conjunction with all future development in accordance with the established ordinances of the cities. Many areas have been developed in the past without the provision of sidewalks. There are areas of residential and commercial concentration in Corpus Christi, Portland, and Gregory that could have the propensity for people to walk to nearby destinations. A Pedestrian District identifies areas with predisposition for walking, based upon geographic, socioeconomic, and development conditions Specific criteria for identifying the Pedestrian District include: · Presence of a public school within a residential area; · Presence of transit station, such as rail station, bus transfer station or park & ride lot; Wilbur Smith Associates 4-8 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program CorpuJ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan · Demographics- lower income persons tend to walk more than higher income; and, · Type of Land Use - easy places to walk are within short walking distance, street grid facilitates walking, commercial and retail development near residenttal The Pedestrian District would typically include an area within half mile of such facilities or areas possessing the desired attributes. A Pedestrian District will be a target area for funding of pedestrian facilities. Roadway Intersection Desil!n Statistical studies of bicycle-motor vehicle and pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents have indicated that a majority of these accidents occur at or near roadway intersections. Proper design of intersections to better accommodate cyclists and pedestrians must be introduced along with education of cyclists on how to properly position themselves and behave to proceed safely through the intersection. The primary need is to get the roadway designer to include consideration of the bicyclist and pedestrian in the design of the roadway; whether a designated bikeway is planned or not. An individual trained in the planning and design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be designated to review all roadway and intersection designs for street and highway improvements planned by developers, the City and TxDOT. Wilbur Smith .~ssociates 4-9 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Intersection Design for Pedestrians The design of safe roadway crossings for pedestxians is contained in many technical publications including A Policy of Geometric Desitin of Highways and Streets, last published in 2001 by AASHTO, and Desi~:n and Safety of Pedestrian Facilitie[, published in 1998 by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Another important reference to assure ADA compliance for access and mobility by physical, visual or hearing impairments is Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access, prepared by the Public Rights-of-Way Access Advisory Committee and published by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in 2001 Current crosswalk design practices call for sidewalk ramps directed across the street to the opposing sidewalk ramp and no longer allow the comer ramp that directs visually impaired pedestrians into the middle of the intersection. Crosswalks exist by definition wherever sidewalks point at each other from opposing sides of the roadway. The striping of crosswalks, whether at corners or mid- block, should be provided where relatively high volumes of pedestrian traffic is anticipated at times, and generally where visibility of the crossing needs to be enhanced to improve safety of the crossing. Minimum green time for side streets needs to be set to allow adequate time for pedestrians to cross the major roadway. Pedestrian actuations by push button can be used to extend Wilbur Smith Associates 4-10 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Corpux Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan green times only when pedestrians are present to minimize delays to motor vehicles on the major roadway. Intersection Design for Bicyclists - Three issues regarding traffic signals are recommended to be addressed by the jurisdiction's traffic engineering staff: minimum green time, amber clearance time, and signal detectors. Minimum Green Time - Due to the slower start-up and acceleration characteristics of bicycles, traffic signals at some minor street crossings of major arterials, especially when operating as an actuated phase, need to have a minimum green indication o£ approximately 7 to 10 seconds to accommodate bicyclists, depending on the approach conditions. Pedestrian crossing of arterials may require more green time for a side street than would normally be provided for the side street traffic alone. Amber Clearance - The amount of time the yellow or amber signal indication is displayed as part of a signal sequence typically varies firom 3 to 5 seconds depending on the approach speed of vehicular traffic and the width of the intersection. For some of the wider street sections, bicyclists crossing with the signal may need to be allowed a longer clearance interval (including all red) to keep from being hit by motorists (illegally) leaving the stop line on the far side. Signal Detectors - To bring up an actuated signal phase, a detector mechanism needs to be tripped by an approaching vehicle. The older trip- bars could not be actuated by a bicycle and are fortunately being phased out and remaining installations are rare. Due to the scarcity of metals in the bicycle and the configuration of the bicycle, in-pavement detector loops ofmn Wilbur Smith ~lssociates 4-1! Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan do not sense the arrival of a bicycle. The straight slender bicycle passes across the end wires of the typical detector loop parallel to the field created and often does not sufficiently interrupt the electro-magnetic field of the loop detector to actuate the signal phase. Riding over the side wires crosses perpendicular to the field and will be detected. Thc Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) has investigated this issue for the Texas Department of Transportation and has proposed some solutions. As reported in 'Vl'l Research Report 1163-3F, the researchers found that simply cutting into the pavement a parallelogram with the end wires at a 45-degree angle, rather than the basic rectangular shape, will detect bicyclists crossing the end wires at an angle, thus better interrupting the electro-magnetic field and actuating the traffic signal. Other loop designs that incorporate this same concept are the quadripole (figure 8) and the circular loop. Pavement markings to highlight the proper crossing of the detector loop can also serve to inform cyclists of how to position themselves to actuate the signal. Video and other remote sensing detectors can provide more reliable detection of bicyclists. Sil!na£e and StriDing Signs and pavement markings for bicycles encourage use and advertise the bicycle as a vehicle on the road. They help legitimize the presence of bicycles in the eyes or'motorist and potential bicyclists. All signage and lane striping should be in general ._ zordance with the current edition of the Texas Manual or' Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part IX (MUTCD). Sl~na~e - The basic bike route sign should be used on all local designated bike routes. For the longer regional routes, the numbered bikeway sign should be utilized_ One scheme used in some cities is to number bike routes sequentially east to west and north to south, with north- south routes having odd numbers and east-west routes having even numbers. Wilbur Smith Associates 4-12 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Corpus Chrixti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan' Other communities have developed special signs. Most notable is the "SHARE THE ROAD" warning sign for on-street facilities, which bas been adopted within the 2003 National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NMUTCD). Some communities, such as Dallas, have even placed a special logo or shape on their route designation signage. Some communities have numbered their regional bicycle routes, as states have done for regional highways. Austin has developed a "share the road" sign using a State of Texas color scheme and capital building silhouette. The regional numbered bike route signs would also be good candidates for a specially designed sign. Stri~in~ - Striping of bike lanes should be in conformance to the MUTCD, Part IX. All multi-use paths which are 10 feet in width or greater should receive a yellow center line stripe. Speed Humps - Speed humps are used on local streets and some collector streets to slow traffic or reduce cut-through traffic. Speed humps are not a problem for bicyclists, and in fact the calmer street operation is better for bicyclists as a result. T~ical Facility Development Costs The following costs are provided for use in preparing an order of magnitude estimate of the construction cost for bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements. This data will help to facilitate initial planning decisions. A cost range is provided on a per mile basis, recognizing that there are many variables which affect final cost (i.e. site conditions, utilities, availability of fight-of-way, fluctuations in construction market). For this reason, the costs presented here reflect only those costs related to materials and labor for construction based on minimum facility widths. Costs for facility Wilbur Smith Associates 4-13 Chapter 4 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Design Corpus Chrixti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan improvements associated with larger roadway projects will usually attain lower unit construction prices than separate improvement projects. Each facility project will typically require an engineenng study to determme all of the design issues and estimated cost. Factors such as right- of-way acquisition, bridges and other grade separated crossings, utility relocation, cleating and grabbing of existing conditions, landscape plantings, lighting, benches, retaining walls, property fencing and other amenities need to be included in each project's individual cost estimate. Engineering design fees can be expected to be 8 to 15 percent of the total project cost. Each construction project should also include a minimum 10 percent contingency fund. The following cost estimates for bicycle facilities were developed using average unit costs for specific improvement types. This list in Table 2 represents basic cost units for various facility types. Table 2 Typical Unit Costs of Construction for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Improvements Typical Unit Costs Roadway restriping (wide curb lanes or designated bike lanes) 6' wide paving of existing gravel shoulder along roadway in both directions 10' wide paving of sepa.rated trail facility 5' wide sidewalk Signing of bicycle facilities (5 signs per mile each way) Traffic Signal installation $20,000 to $30,000 per mile $200,000 to $250,000 per mile $90,000 to $150,000 per mile $50,000 to $80,000 per mile $3,000 to $5,000 per mile $50,000 to $90,000 per location Wilbur Smith ~tssociates 4-14 Chapter 5 Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities System Develol~ment Criteria The factors to be considered in selecting the proper type and location of bicycle and pedestrian facilities are reflected in the goals and objectives developed for this plan. The system development criteria can be summarized into the following three categories: 1. Increase Accessibility: a. Potential use can be maximized; b. .Access points to and fi-om the facility; c. Directness of route, minimize delay; and. d. Cross physical barriers to provide opportunities for bicycling and walking. 2.Promote Safe Walking and Bicycling: a. Minimize conflicts by design; b. Minimize potential for number and seventy of collisions; c. Provide good quality pavement surface; and, d. Allow proper security of facility. 3. Encourage Use of Bicycle and Pedestrian Modes of Transportation: a. Connect residential areas with major activity centers and recreational areas; b. Provide adequate coverage with proper facilities; c Provide continuity of designated facilities; d. Provide connections to major transit facilities to promote intermodal travel. Any one of these factors may be the dominant consideration depending on the prevailing situations such as location of activity centers, available street network and off-road comdors, and physical barriers. Proposed On-Street Bicycle Facilities Wilbur Smith Associates 5-1 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle ami Ped~trtan Plan The network of proposed on-street bikeways is conceptually shown on the map in the pocket at the back of this report and included in the listing in Appendix B. On-road facilities utilize roadways that have been established to accommodate existing or projected vehicular travel demand. As such, an on-road bikeway network will access the places people want to go, connecting neighborhoods to adjacent destinations and other neighborhoods and crossing significant burners. However, the need~ of Advaneed bicyclists and Basic bicyclists are targeted using different facility types and locations. Bike Routes for Neighborhood Connectivity- To address the needs of Basic bicyclists, neighborhood connections by neighborhood bike routes can be accomplished using local and collector streets, and by the installation of trail connectors and traffic control devices at strategic crossings of major arterial streets that bisect neighborhoods. The following potential network of neighborhood routes would be examples of such a neighborhocd collector route: Brownlee, 19th, and Alameda - These lightly traveled two-lane roadways provide access through the near downtown neighborhoods, beginning near Lipan Street and extending to McKenzie Street. The Brownlee bike route would extend across Ayers and Staples Streets to Louisiana Avenue. Swantner/Ft. Worth/Harry Beginning at Louisiana Street, a network of local collector streets extends parallel to Alameda and Staples Street that would be attractive for Basic bicyclists to ride essentially within a neighborhood. The Swantner Drive corridor connects to Del Mar University and the Louisiana greenbelt on the northwest end, to Lindale Park and Ray High School. The corridor continues as Fort Worth Street passing Doctor's Regional Center and Driseoll Children's Hospital and then crossing Brawner Parkway greenbelt. A trail across the greenbelt in the center of Brawner would connect to Ft. Worth Street on the other side. A crossing of Doddridge Street must be established by purchasing two residential lots to allow a trail connection between the discontinuous segments of Ft. Worth Street, and instalhng a pedestrian actuated crossing signal. The Ft. Worth Wilbur Smith Associates 5-2 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan route then passes Wilson Elementary School, Pope Park and the Carmel Parkway greenbelt. The route tums onto Moray Place and to Harry Street to cross Everhart, continuing Windsor Park and Windsor Park Elementary before ending at Sheridan Street. Total route distance is 4 miles. 3. Sheridan/Mustang Trail/Betty Jean- Beginning at Harry Street, a route on Sheridan continues to Golihar Road. A slight offset on Golihar brings the route onto Mustang Trail adjacent to King High School. The signal at Staples Street allows a crossing to get to a proposed trail along the south edge of Staples that leads to a trail connection to pass the RTA Transit Transfer Station, and the existing at-grade pedestrian crossing of McArdle to the Padre Staples Mall. A bicycle pedestrian bridge would be constructed over South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) to connect to Blanch Moore, which would connect the shopping areas on both sides of the freeway. The route would continue on Blanch Moore and Betty Jean Drive then St. Andrews and Long Meadow and Junt and end at Timbergate. A trail would then begin at Timbergate and run along the ditch that connects to the path along Oso Creek. 4. O'DayAVoodridge This corridor runs roughly parallel to and between Holly Road and Saratoga Boulevard. Beginning at the ditch trail connection at Parkland Park on the west, the route follows O'Day Parkway across Weber Road to Del Star Drive. A trail connection through Schanen Park leads to Woodridge Road, a significant collector roadway that continues across Everhart Road, Slaples Street, Cimmarron Boulevard, Airline Road, and Rodd Field Road to an ultimate connection to the Oso Parkway trail. 5. Dabne¥/Carrol - Beginning at Ft. Worth Street, Dabney is a local street that has a signalized intersection at Staples Street and then becomes Carroll Lane. Carroll is a two-lane collector with a striped lane for parking on each side of the street. Carroll is one of the few collector streets that has a grade separated crossing of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358). It also has signalized intersections at each of the arterial streets it crosses_ South of Holly Road, Carroll exists on each side ora large drainage ditch. The route would end at Parkview Park where the ditch trail to the Oso would begin. 6. Louisiana - Louisiana Parkway is a wide boulevard that serves beth as a local access street with curbside parking and as a Wilbur Smith Associates 5-3 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan collector roadway with two lanes in each direction from Ocean Drive to Staples Street. The residential nature of this street and the relatively low volumes it carries make this an attractive street for the average bicycle rider. Bike Routes for Commuter and Long-Distance Bicyclists - Some existing or soon to be improved collector or minor arterial roadways could serve the more advanced bicyclist to access destinahons. Other roadways, such as freeway service roads, could serve as facilities to accommodate bicyclists as they have a wide outside lane and extend for long distances uninterrupted. Many of these facilities could be designated as bike routes as they are, or could be enhanced with bike lanes by' re, striping the existing roadway with narrower travel lanes. Some proposed on-road bikeways consist of allowing additional space for bicyclists at the fight edge of the roadway on urban arterial streets or on the shoulders of rural roadways. The improvement on urban streets can take the form ora wide CUlJO lane, which is preferred by the more experienced cyclists under most conditions, or can consist of a dedicated lane adjacent to the right edge of the roadway, which is preferred by less experienced cyclists in order to allow them to fide confidently on anything but a neighborhood street. According to the manual, "Selectim, Hb,hwav Desi~:n Treatments to Accommodate Bicycles," developed for FHWA in 1993, a bike lane should generally be provided to accommodate basic bicyclists on roadways with speed limits greater than 35 miles per hour or that experience traffic levels greater than 10,000 vehicles per day. Bike lanes become important for advanced bicyclists when vehicle speeds exceed 45 miles per hour. Such facilities could include: 1. SokoVTiger/Corona/Williams from Richter Street to Rodd Field Road by either designating as a bike route as is or restriping to provide bike lanes; 2. Nile Drive from Ennis Joslin Road (Spur 3) to Williams Drive by either designating as a bike route as is or restfiping to provide bike lanes; Wilbur Smith Associates 5-4 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpu~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 3. Lipan Street from Upper Broadway to Port Road by either designating as a bike route as is or restriping to provide bike lanes; 4. IH 37 Service Roads fi-om Alameda to Rand Morgan by using the wide outside lane and designating as a bike route; 5. Crosstown Expressway (SH 286) Service Roads from Leopard Street to South Padre Island Drive (SPID) and from SPID southward by using the wide outside lane and designating as a bike route; 6. SPID (SH 358) Service Roads from Leopard Street to the Crosstown Expressway and fi-om the Crosstown to the Oso Creek Trail by using the wide outside lane and designating as a bike route; 7. Santa Fe Street from Ayers Street to Robert Drive - Convert the existing four-lane section to two lanes with a center turn lane and bike lanes. Stripe bike lanes on the remaining section of Santa Fe that currently provides two lanes with a center mm lane. 8. Rodd Field Road from McArdle Road southward - Restripe the existing roadway to provide 1 l-foot lanes and 5-foot bike lanes to extend the bicycle facilities network into the growing residential areas south of SPID. 9. Doddnd~e/Weber from Ocean Drive to Corona Street- As part of the reconstmction of this street, bike lanes could be added by striping the travel lanes to 11 feet in width and bike lanes at 5 feet. Similarly, the already improved section of Weber could be restriped to match. 10. Kostorgz Road from McArdle Road to Saratoga Boulevard - Extend the existing bike lanes on Kostoryz by restfiping the existing lanes north of Holly to 11-foot width and installing 5- foot wide bike lanes. The restriping will be a tight fit north of SPID, likely requiring some curb modifications at the interchange, so should end at McArdle. 11. Port/Ayers from Morgan Avenue to Saratoga Boulevard - Port Avenue from Mesquite Street at the Convention Center to Morgan Street could be used by bicyclists as currently configured, though re-striping the existing lanes to add a wide outside lane or bike lanes would be helpful. South of Morgan, especially the section of Ayers fi-om Port to SPID, traffic is more aggressive and bike lanes would be a needed feature. Wilbur Smith Associates 5-5 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 12. Old Brownsville Road from Airport Road to Oso Creek Trail - Existing shoulder can be utilized by bicyclists living and working along this roadway. For excursion bicyclists, the lengthy extent of shoulders on this roadway would connect to the wide outside lanes along SPID, and could be further complemented by extensions of facilities along Holly and Saratoga. 13. Agnes Street (SH 44) from SPID to Robstown - Bike lanes or wide curb lanes could be provided on the service roads between SPID and the Corpus Christi International Airport. West of the airport, 10-foot wide shoulders exist on both sides of the roadway for the entire length of SH 44 to US 77 at Robstown except for a half-mile section near Clark-wood which needs to be provided_ 14. Lcovard Street from Alameda Street to Callicoate Road - The existing shoulder lanes on the highway could be used by bicyclists. West of Callicoate Road, no shoulders are provided and an off-ramp IH 37 complicates traffic operations; 15. Saratoga Boulevard from Rodd Field Road to Old Brownsville - Stripe existing wide outside lanes and proposed roadway extension for bike lanes; 16. Holly Road from Oso Trail to Greenwood and extension to Up River Road - Stripe existing and proposed wide outside lanes for bike lanes. A lrail could also be developed along the south side of the roadway in the remnant o f the former railroad comdor; 17. McArdle Road from Ayers Street to Ermis Joslin Road This is a very important comdor for bicyclist circulation parallel to SPID. The existing two and three-lane sections could be striped for bike lanes, ,' ,lille the four-lane sections could be evaluated for conversion to three lanes with bike lanes. 18. Golihar Road from Greenwood Drive to Staples Street - This is another irnpo,~,lt comdor for bicyclist circulation parallel to SPID and crossing the Crosstown Highway. It provides good access to significant residential and commercial destinations. The existing two and three-lane sections could be striped for bike lanes, while the four-lane sections could be evaluated for conversion to three lanes with bike lanes or a narrowing of travel lane widths to add bike lanes. 19. Alameda Street from Louisiana Parkway to Everhart Road- This section of Alameda contains many work place and commercial destinations, as well as numerous school zones and a hospital Wilbur Smith Associates 5-6 Chapter 5 -Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan zone that tend to slow traffic. The existing five lanes could be re- striped to 11-foot lanes and 5-foot wide bike lanes provided. 20. SPID/Park Road 22 Rom Oso Trail to SH 361 and Whitecap Boulevard - Shoulder lanes on the newly constructed causeway could be used by bicyclists. One section of the highway still remains to be improved to add shoulders. 21. US 181 (Nuecos Bay Causeway) - Shoulder lanes on the highv~ay could be used by bicyclists. Future concepts for a separated bikeway on the highway should be considered. 22. SH 361 from US 181 Trail in Gregory to Port Aransas Ferry - Shoulder lanes on the highway could be used by bicyclists. 23. SH 361 from South Padres Island Drive to Port Aransas - Shoulder lanes on the highway could be used by bicyclists; potentially, a bikeway could be developed paralleling the west side of SH 361 within the power line easement. Prol~osed Off'- Street Facilities (Bike Paths and Multi-Use Paths} The network of proposed off-street bikeways and trails is tabulated in Appendix B, and shown on the map in the pocket at the back of this report. This type of facility provides a path of travel, separated fi.om the roadway within street right-of-way or on separate fight-of-way, which is for exclusive use of bicycles or for combined bicycle and pedestrian use, as on hike bike trails. Many of the paths that have been proposed along storm water drainage ditches and Oso Creek can be expected to function as multiple-use (hike & bike) trails by cyclists, pedestrians and skaters. High speed cycling should be discouraged along the more heavily utilized sections during peak hours of usage. Paths along drainage ditches or utility rights-of-way can be used jointly by maintenance vehicles for inspection and upkeep of the utilities and right- of-way. Occasionally, ditch maintenance or utilities repair work may interrupt use of the path, at which time safety precautions and advance Wilbur Smith Associates 5- 7 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christt MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan signage should be provided. Repairs may also remove portions of the path, but the path should be replaced when repair work is completed; agreement for who is responsible for path repairs should be worked out in advance in a joint-use agreemenk Trails can be established along some narrower drainage comdors by installing underground conduits for conveyance of the stormwater, and then landscaping over the top of the conduit to add the path. The network of paths includes: 1. Shoreline Boulevard Paths - An existing concrete path, approximately 16 feet in width, runs along the land side of the seawall, from the Art Museum to Furman Avenue near the Coliseum. Current concepts are being developed to reconstruct the divided Shoreline Boulevard to shift the 80-foot wide median toward the seawall to incorporate it with the sidewalk environment. 2. Ocean Drive Paths - From Furman Avenue to Louisiana Parkway, a sidewalk, varying in width from 6 feet to 10 feet, is provided along the bayward side of Ocean Drive. The narrowest section is in front of the Holiday Inn near the signal at Buford Street. The wider segments have been constructed as multi-use paths connecting Cole Park, Kids Place and the Amphitheater. Infrastructure improvements should be constructed to provide a continuity of minimum 10-foot wide paths on the bayward side of Oeean Drive between Furman and Louisiana. South of Louisiana, a series ofpocket parks contain short segments of two-way concrete paths and are connected by a one-way on-street bike lane and/or sidewalk. The 10-foot wide multi-use path along the bayward side of Ocean Drive should be completed to extend continuously from Louisiana to Enms Joslin Road, which would entail redesignation of some of the curbside parking as bike lane and roadside trail. 3. Louisiana Parkway Paths - Louisiana Parkway has existing sidewalks along both sides oftbe street. The approximately 80- foot wide grassy median contains a shallow drainage ditch. The street is proposed for designation as a bike route. The construction of trails along the ditch form Ocean Drive to Swantner Drive would accentuate this comdor as a bicycle/pedestrian corridor and would extend the presence of the Ocean/Shoreline paths into the residential areas. This Wilbur Smith Associates 5-8 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpux Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan connection will be strengthened by creating an uninterrupted connection from the path along Louisiana Parkway to those along Ocean Drive via an expansion of the size of the drainage culvert and incoq:~omtion ora grade-separated trail under Ocean Drive. 4. Brawner Parkway Paths - Approximately 2 miles further south and similar in nature to Louisiana Parkway, the Browner corridor is ditch-only between Ocean Drive and Alameda Street, where paths will add mobility and recreational opportunities, though special treatments will be needed to assist the crossing of Santa Fe and Alameda. Two-way, two-lane roadways exist along each side of the shallow ditch as it winds its way from Alameda Street to Ramsey Street ending near Sam Houston Park, passing Carroll Lane Elementary and near to Baker Middle School and Casa Linda Elementary, with controlled crossings of Staples Street, Carroll Lane, and Kostoryz Road. 5. Oso Creek Paths The Corpus Christi Thoroughfare Plan has identified Oso Parkway running roughly parallel to Oso Creek from Kostoryz to Rodd Field Road, along most of both sides of the creek, as a roadway to be developed with a parallel eight- foot wide concrete path. Sometimes this path is along the undeveloped side of the Oso, and sometimes it would ~unction as a wide sidewalk within the development. The paths should be incorporated into the roadway bridge crossings of Oso Creek. Beyond this identified segment, a multi-use path should be developed along the Oso Creek from Rodd Field Road to SPID and from Kostoryz to beyond Agnes Road (SH 44), with grade-separated crossings under the major roadways and crossing over Oso Creek on the roadway bridges. 6. Oso Creek Tributary Ditch Paths - significant ditch corridors extend from the Oso Creek that lead into existing and potential developed areas. These ditch-side paths can be constructed as part of the adjacent property development or within the ditch fight-of-way. These ditch paths need to be brought to near existing roadways to facilitate controlled crossing of the arterial streets. Ditch paths include: · From the end of Kostoryz at Saratoga to Oso Creek, also along Kostoryz and laterally away from Kostoryz east and west toward Holly Road; Wilbur Smith Associates 5-9 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpu.~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan ·Along Shea Parkway from north of Saratoga Boulevard to Oso Creek; · From the intersection of Hunt at Timbergatepast Crossgate Park and Reflections Park to Oso Creek; 7. Nueces River Paths Centered on Hazel Bazemore Park, paths would extend westward to County Road 73 with side paths along tributaries and eastward to Labonte Park and nearby Visitors Center; 8. Turkey Creek Path- Extending westward from West Guth Park and nearby Tuloso Midway High School, with a grade- separated crossing of Leopard The path continues through a residential neighborhood to Tuloso Midway High School. At Warrior Road, the path would enter the electrical transmission corridor, passing the Lion Hill Power Plant, to County Road 69 (Hazel Bazemore Road), then along CR 69 to Hazel Bazemore Park. 9.Roadside paths to provide connectivity to parks, schools and other ditch corridor paths. These include: · FM 24 from the Oso Creek Path north of SH 44 to the · A path would extend along Haze Bazemore Road and the adjacent ditch from the park to County Road 52. Two unique trail corridors are possible: 1. Mustans, Island Velowa¥ Parallel to the west side of SH 361 along Mustang Island, within the linear corridor set aside for elec~city transmission, this bikeway would allow high-speed bicyclists to ride this lengthy corridor with few driveway crossings and to be separated from the adjacent high-speed roadway. This "veloway" could be developed jointly with the electric utility company as a maintenance accessway. Wilbur Smith Associates 5-10 Chapter 5 Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle amt Pedestrian Plan 2. Gregory to Portland Rail to Trail Running parallel to US 181, this corridor would utilize abandoned railroad rights of way and n.m along the edge oftbe TxDOT right of way, passing through a rapidly growing part of Portland and extending out to Gregory. A network of trails and on-street bikeways would connect this new trail to the existing Sunset Nature Center Trail and to the sun-oundlng commun/ty. Supportinl~ Amenities and Programs Bicycle Parking - Bicycle parking should be provided, by ordinance, at all public buildings that are potential cyclist destinations. Bicycle parking should be encouraged, potentially by ordinance, at privately owned facilities that are potential bicyclist destinations. There are two basic types of bicycle parking equipment: bicycle racks and bicycle lockers. Bicycle racks may be provided where parking needs are short term and some provisions are made for security or surveillance. Lockers would be desired for all-day parking if the location is remote from the destination and where the desired level of security is higher than that provided. Bicycle racks that are most useful for cyclists are of the type that the bicycle frame and wheels can be secured to the rack structure. Many types of bicycle racks are currently avadable, ranging from the basic wheel-engaging school yard type, to the more fi.mctional U-shapes or ribbon rails, to the "bike traps" with moveable segments to lock the bike in place. Prices of bike racks can range from $20 per space to over $200 per space. Bicycle lockers are a physical enclosure for the bicycle, typically in individual compartments. They require a paved structure for mounting and Wilbur Smith Associates 5-11 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpu~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan require more physical space than a fully occupied bike rack of the same capacity. Costs ora locker installation can range fi-om $200 to over $500 per space, depending on the quantities and type of facility Bicycles and Transit - The ability to link trips made by bicycle with bus trips provides significant expansion of the service area for bus routes and also increases the utility of bicycles as a travel mode. The Regional Transportation Authority has recently purchased bike carrier racks for its buses to enable cyclists to combine trips by bus and bicycle, and are expected to install them on their fleet of buses. Prioritization of Implementation The comprehensive network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be implemented in stages, simply due to fiscal, physical, and other cons~-aints. In order to achieve an orderly implementation of the plan, a prioritization of projects is needed. Levels and resources of funding will change during the implementation penod; therefore, the prioritization plan must be flexible. The prioritization program allows sidewalks, bike routes, bike lanes, and multi-use trails to be evaluated based on a set of criteria that is open to review and clearly understandable. A list of bicycle prioritization criteria is provided as a guide. A checklist or ranking system, with weighted values if necessary, may be applied to most effectively determine each projecfs priority. Recommended criteria for deterrmning implementation priorities include the following considerations: Wilbur Smith Associates 5-12 Chapter 5 - Program of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Corpus Christi MPO Btcycle and Pedestrian Plan Connectivity of Demand - Provides a connection between significant bicycle activity centers (e.g. neighborhoods, town centers, public facilities, transit facilities, parks, other trails, commercial developments). Public Suooort/Commitment - Includes general public and political support for the individual project. Cost Effectiveness - Can the project be accomplished in conjunction with another planned improvement project that is currently funded? Does the project improve overall road safety, etc. for the least cost? Funding Commitments - Has a commitment been made to fund the construction and ongoing maintenance for the facility? Rll~ht-of-Wa¥ - Is sufficient existing right-of-way available or unencumbered so that the project may proceed immediately? Network Development - Does this particular segment of bikeway connect other bikeways and provide an important linkage to facilitate regional bicycle travel? Barriers - Does this particular project eliminate a potential barrier to bicycle travel or is there an existing barrier which would make completion of this bicycle facility difficult? Reduce Accidents - Is there data that indicates bicycle facility development along or within this corridor will improve bicyclist safety? Wilbur Smith Associates 5-13 Chapter 6 Implementation Plan The National Bicycling and Walking Study, developed by the Federal Highway Administration, recommended the following action plan for state, regional, and local governments to work towards creating bicycling- and walking-compatible environments in their communities. Action Area 1: Organize a bicyclist/pedestrian program. Action Area 2: Plan and construct needed facilities. Action Area 3: Promote bicycling and walking. Action Area 4: Educate bicyclists, pedestrians, and the public. Action Area 5: Enforce laws and regulations. Following this basic framework, a plan for implementation of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is described in the following paragraphs. DraR policy statements are also presented as a model for possible future establishment of written public policy on bicycle and pedestrian accommodations. Action Area 1. Orl~anize a Bicycle/Pedestrian Prol~ram The Corpus Christi MPO should formally establish a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consisting of representatives from each of the urbanized cities and the two counties, and should meet regularly to discuss regional coordination and common issues. The cities of Corpus Christi and Portland should each formally establish a BPAC and designate departments and advocacy groups to be on the comrmttee. The City of Gregnry and the counties of Nueces and San Patricin may wish to do so in a more abbreviated structure. The committee should meet regularly to follow-up on overseeing the implementation and further refinement of the Plan of their cities. Wilbur Smith Associates 6-1 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Chr~ti MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Action Item 1.1 Institutionalize the Role of Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Coordination within Local Government - The MPO, county and city staff members, including Planning and Development, Public Worlc~_/Engineering and Parks Department staff, are responsible for planning and implementing projects that impact walking and bicycling in the community. Within these departre~nts, the role ofbicycle./pedestrian program coordination should be assigned to one or more persons. Ideally, the role would eventually be "institutionalized," becoming part of the planning, design, construction, and maintenance concerns of all responsible agencies. The following responsibilities, as a minimum, should be addressed by designated persons with authority to give advice or to take action on these matters: ·Review subdivision plats and street improvement plans for potential and required accommodations of bicyclists and pedestrians; · Administration of bicycle parking equipment permits and requests; · Oversee installation of bicycle sensitive traffic loop detectors, pedestrian access ramps, traffic signal indications, and median refuge area~; · Request funding from city, state, county, and regional sources; · Direct street and trail maintenance requests to proper department; · Review H~ke & Bike trail locations and designs; · Record and analyze bicycle traffic count~; · Record and analyze accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists; ·Develop public service announcements and dis~bute safety and promotional literature; · Work with Co~pu~ Christi Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to provide approphate bicycle and pedestrian connections from bike routes and ~'alls to RTA stations, and to promote bicycle-on-bu~ pro.ams; and, · Review design and location of extensive utility projects for the potential to incorporate multi-use paths in design. Wilbur Smith Associates 6-2 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Action Item 1.2 - Promote Land Use Patterns and Zoning that Encourage Walking and Bicycling to Destinations - Local and use patlcrus are fundamental to the number of trips that can easily be made by walking or bicycling. Sprawling la.nd use patterns produce lengthy trips, and thus increased dependence on motorized transportation. Convemely, clustered patterns tend to promote shorter trip lengths that more readily enable walking and bicycling. Mixed land uses allow for the creation of self-sulTtcient neighborhood communities and shorter trip lengths to access needed goods and services. City planning officials and staffshould review the assumptions of land use plans and zoning ordinances and compare them to non-motorized travel needs identified in user surveys. Zoning requirements should be reviewed to ensure that they a~e bicycle and pedestrian-friendly_ For example, a requirement for bicycle parking (in addition to requirements for off-street motor vehicle parking) may be added by ordinance. The City of Dallas has a representative bicycle parking ordinance that could be adapted for use in the Corpus Christi MPO planning area. Action Item 1.3 - Promote Bicycle- and Pedestrian-Friendly Urban Develooment and Design that Facilitate Walking and Bicycling - Street layout is important in the encouragement of safe bicycling and walking. Subdivision development guidelines that call for sidewalks, green space, local trail networks, and collectors that connect across arterial streets can greatly improve the environment for safe and efficient bicycling and walking Street alignments shown in new subdivision plats should be reviewed to ensure they will accommodate cyclists and pedestrians as well as motor vehicles. Action ltem 1.4 - Adol~t Public Riuht-of-Wav Design Standards that Accommodate Bicycling and Walking - Standards and guidelines for designing streets and sidewalks to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian Wilbur Smith ,~ssociates 6-3 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpu. v Christt MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan travel are critical to bicyclists and pedestrians. Pedestrian and bicycle considerations should be incorporated into local planning and design policies, manual, and standards. As a minimum, the planning for public stxeets and facilities should follow the 1991 Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities by the American Association of State and Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Pedestrian-oriented design of all sidewalks, trails, and public places should comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990_ Non-compliance with these standards and guidelines should be by exception, just as any other established design standard. Action Item 1.5 - Educate Planners, Local Enforcement Officers, Desi~!ners~ and other officials An important element in the institutionalization of non-motorized transportation is a growing infrastructure of supportive professionals within government agencies, including the engineers and planners who conceive and implement much of the city's infrastructure. Coordination between transportation offices and a broad spectrum of public agencies will help to ensure that the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians are addressed, not only during project development, but in project improvements and maintenance as well. Action Area 2. Plan and Construct Needed Facilities The Corpus Christi metropolitan planning area, in compliance with federal and state regulations under the lntermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA), has a long-range transportation plan that incorporates a bicycle and pedestrian element. This Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is a further refinement of that element. Just as the city planning and engineering staff and local elected officials look to the long-range plan for guidance on the development of the roadway network, so too should the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan be referenced and assessed for needed facilities_ Wilbur Smith Associates 6-4 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Action Item 2.1 - Adol~t a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan - Bicycling and walking information on local desired facilities and destinations are needed to justify projects, to track trends, and to measure success. Beaten footpaths are indicators of pedestrian desire lines. High accident locations may indicate significant conflicts and/or high use. Studies of access mutes to known bicycle and pedestrian destinations can lead to ~nsight on needed improvements. The map of proposed facilities for the Corpus Christi MPO area was developed fi-om discussions with local community staff and intersected area bicyclists. The cities of Corpus Christi, Portland, and Gregory, and Nueces and San Patricio COunties should adopt and update their portion of the regional bicycle and pedestrian plan. Action Item 2.2 - Identify/Coordinate Funding Sources - The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) should work in conjunction with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to plan and program funding opporturdties, especially those available under TEA21 and its successor. Bicycle and pedestrian facility projects and non-construction programs may be funded under a variety or multiple of funding sources, both at a federal/state level and on the local level, as shown in Tables 3 and 4_ Bicycle and pedestrian projects are eligible to compete with other highway/motorized projects under the state's Surface Transportation Program, if that is the current priority of the community. It is imperative that the selection criteria and timelines of each of these funding sources be fully understood in order to make advantageous use ofthe/r availability_ The counties, cities and MPO should work in coordination with TxDOT to achieve the implementation of planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities along State Highways, Farm-to-Market Roads, and other state maintained roadways. Table 3 }Vilbur Smith Associates 6-5 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Christi MPO Btcycle and Pedestrian Plan Federal Funding Sources for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects National Highway System (NHS) Funds (Section 1006) may be used to construct bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways on land adjacent to any highway on the National Highway System (other than the Interstate System). Surface Transportalion Program (STP) Funds (Section 1007) may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian wallcways, or non-construction projects (such as brochures, public service announcements, and route maps) related to safe bicycle use. Ten percent of STP funds are used for "Transportation Enhancements" which include the provision of facilities for bicyclists and pedes~ans. Congestion Mitigation and,4ir Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Progrums Funds (Section 1008) may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian wa[kways, or non-construction projects (such as brochures, public service announcements and route maps) related to safe bicycle use. Federal Lands Highway Funds (Section 1032) may be used to construct pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities in conjunction with roads, highways, and parkways at the discretion of the department charged with the administration of such funds. Scenic Byways Program Funds (Section 1047) may be used to construct facilities along scenic highways for the use of pedestrians and bicyclists. National Recreational Trails Fund (Section 1032) monies may be used for a variety of recreational trails programs to benefit bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized and motorized users. Projects must be consistent with a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan required by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. Section 402 Funding Pedestrian and bicyclist safety remain priority areas for highway safety program funding. Title II, Section 2002, of the TEA21 addresses state and community highway safety grant program funds. The priority status of safety prognams for pedestrians and bicyclists expedites the approval process for these safety efforts. Federal Transit Funding Title III, Section 25 of TEA2 l, continues to allow transit to be used for bicycle and pedestrian access to transit facilities, to provide shelters and parking facilities for bicycles in or around transit facilities, or to install racks or other eqmpment for transporting bicycles on transit vehicles. Source: National Bicycling and Walking Study Table 4 Example Sources of Local Funds Fransportation Department funds - These are the predominant sources of local fimds. capital improvement program budget in Tucson for bikeways was $240,000 in 1990. Wilbur Smith Associates 6-6 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter6 - Implementation Plan The bicycle programs in Madison and Palo Alto are part of the overall DOT budget - there is no itemized budget for bicycle facilities. 2. Sales tax - Voters in San Diego and Los Angeles Counties, California approved local sales tax increases to fund transportation improved bicycle paths. 3. Open space bonds - In 1989, voters in SeaRle and surrounding King County approved a five-year bond issue of which $33 million was reserved for trail development. 4. Mitigation meaaures - Developers may be charged to pay for mitigating negative project impacls. In Los Angeles County, mitigation fees are taken from developers whose projects do not conform to Congestion Management Plan guidelines, and the funds may be used for such projects as bicycle facilities. 5. Developer dedications - These require the developer to consta'uct bicycling and walking facilities as a condition for enabling the project to proceed. For example, a restaurant owner in Eugene, Oregon was required to make improvements to a river front trail before developing a new location. Similar requirements occurred in Corpus Christi. 6. Restorations - Some local agencies require that developers restore rights-of-way for non- motorized usem. 7. Public agency land and funds - The Port of Corpus Christi donated land and funds for the Bay Trails in Corpus Christi and in Portland. 8. Motor vehicle taxes. 9. Street utility tax - The City of Seattle has implemented such a tax on area employers and households. The money will be used to repave existing streets. Those streets that are important to bicyclists will receive priority treatment. 10. Parks and recreation department funds - In Houston and many other cities, the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for trail m~intenance. 11. Donations (from the public and corporate sectors) - In 1990, the Broward County, Florida Bicycle Advisory Committee created a special ~und to receive public and corporate donations for the county bicycle and pedestrian v ')grams_ 12. Fund-raising rides and events - The annual Thunder Road Bikeathon in the Dayton, Ohio area raises funds to pay the salary for the Miami Valley Regional Bicycle Committee's executive director and for small-scale projects. Source: National Bicycling and ~,~alkt'ng Study I~Filbur Smith ~tssociates 6- 7 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus ChrLrti MPO Bicycle and Ped~_strian Plan Additional information on funding opportunities is contained in Appendix C. The Bicycle/Pedestrian Program should be established with a dedicated source of local funding, to be supplemented as needed to take advantage of matching fund opportunities. A baseline level of expenditures should be budgeted annually for needed improvement, and the expenditures guided by the BPAC. Volunteer programs may substantially reduce the cost of implementing some of the proposed trails and pathways. Local schools or community groups may use the bikeway or pedestrian project as a project for the year, possibly working with a local designer or engineer. Work parties may be formed to help clear the right-of-way where needed. A local construction company may donate or discount services. A challenge grant program with local businesses may be a good source of local funding, where corporations 'adopt' a bikeway and help construct and maintain the facility. Action Item 2.3 - Construct, lml~rove, and Maintain Facilities - Usable facilities must be in place in order for bicycling and walking to be promoted as a viable transportation option. On-road bicyclist facilities, multi-use paths, and sidewalks form the bulk of the circulation system for bicyclists and pedestrians. Future road widening and construction projects are one means of providing bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure. To ensure that roadway construction projects provide bike lanes where needed, appropriate and feasible, it is important that an effective review process is in place so that new roads meet the standards and guidelines presented in the update of the Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. Wilbur Smith Associates 6-8 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan At the initial phase of facility development, it would be most prudent to focus local resources on implementing the lower cost measures to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. Lower-cost measures for bicyclists include the signing of bike routes, designating shoulder lanes, and striping bike lanes, with specific attention to intersection treatments. Low~r--cost pedestrian measures include sidewalk repairs, completing missing segments of sidewalks, and removal of sidewalk obslructions due to vegetation and street ~furnimre" (relocating newspaper stands, sign posts, etc). Matching funds should be sought to aid in the development of higher cost improvements, such as hike and bike trails, extensive sidewalk construction or reconstruction, and street modifications and traffic signals to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. In addition to safety concerns, lack of adequate bicycle parking is often cited as a common reason why people do not bicycle. Any bicycle trip requires some sort of parking at its destination. Secure parking is particularly important for commuters leaving their bicycles for long periods of time and for those destinations which lie in high-crime areas. An increasing number of cities now require bicycle parking facilities in new developments. Apartment complexes, college dormitories, or other high density settings need to address the issue of where to store bicycles while at home. The Cities of Corpus Christi, Portland and Gregory should take the lead to provide adequate bicycle parking at all public-access facilities_ Bicycle parking provisions should be encouraged, but not required initially, at work places and commercial development in the urbanized area. Action Item 2.4 - Provide Facilities to Accommodate Bicycle/Transit Joint Use - The RTA should undertake studies and planning to implement service and facility improvements for intermodal trips using bicycles and transit. Bike racks at selected transit stops and transfer Wilbur Smith Associates 6-9 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpu.~ Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan terminals will provide secure parking for cyclists who ride their bikes to and from bus routes. Bike racks on buses will enable cyclists to use bicycles at both ends of their transit trips. Action Area 3. Promote Bic¥clinl~ and Walking A coordinated approach of public information and awareness programs to promote bicycling and walking yields the best results. Such an approach may include events like bicycle-or walk-to-work days to encourage bicycling or walking trips to work and lead to more frequent use of these modes. Magazines and other publications, advertisements and the news media, the involvement of trade organizations and other clubs, employer incentives offered to their employees to bike to and from work (reimbursement, parking, "flextime"), and the publication of maps are other promotional methods. Holding conferences, bicycle rallies, and "bike to work" days are a good way to bring together many elements oftbe bicycling and pedestrian community, give information, and strengthen group identity and a common mode of operation. Action Item 3.1 - Prepare and Disseminate Public Information on Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes and Prol~rams - As implementation o£the hike and bike route network proceeds, prepare a Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Guide showing bike routes and facilities. Widely distribute copies of the guide to residents and visitors. Action Item 3.2 - Participate in National Prol~rams - Nationally, there are bike to work days, bike weeks, walk to school days and other events to raise the awareness of bicycle and pedestrian safety a~d mobility issues. Action Item 3.3 - Foster the Development of Local Bicvclinl~ and Walkinl: Events and Prol~rams From fund raising walks and runs to higher-end races and tours around the bay, local events promote the advancement of pedestrian and bicycling activities in the region. Wilbur Smith Associates 6-10 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle a~l Pedestrian Plan Action Item 3.4 - Adoot Public Policies - To formalize the establishment of a bicycle and pedestrian program within each of the two counties and the urbanized cities in the of Corpus Christi MPO area, it will be desirable to have public comment and city councils and county commissions adoption of certain policies that will guide the region's development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs. Example public policy statements are included in Appendix D. Action Area 4. Educate Bicyclists, Pedestrians, and the Public Closely tied to promoting bicycling and walking, the education of all road users helps ensure safe travel habits. Bicyclist/pedestrian programs typically maintain a variety of pamphlets, videos, brochures, and other resources pertaining to safe practices for individuals or groups. Action Item 4.1 - Dissemination of Available Safety and Educational Materials - Assemble and distribute targeted safety and educational materials in many forms and venues, drawing upon available resources such as: · Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) maintains the full-time position of Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, with similar part- time positions in each of its D~stricts. Information, materials, and technical assistance is available through TxDOT, including a motorist/bicyclist information pamphlet, "Don't Be a Bubbasauru. s/Beastasaurus" created with cooperation fi-om the Texas Bicycle Coalition; · Working through the City Parks and Recreation Deparhnent's Summer Education Program, bike rodeos may be conducted and educational materials distributed to area youths. Other resources for these events include the City Police Department and local businesses such as K-Mart, who have conducted these activities in the past; Wilbur Smith Associates 6-11 Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan · Parent-Teacher Associations may serve as avenues for disseminating information on safety for pedestrian and bicycle activities to parents of school-age children. · Working with the Corpus Christi area Independent School Districts and State Department of Education, the program may identify materials for distribution through the area schools to ensure that children receive age-appropriate instruction in bicyclist and pedestrian safety education. One excellent program is being developed by the Texas Bicycle Coalition. The State Division of Motor Vehicles can institute education programs for motorists on safely interacting with bicyclists and pedestrians. Action Area 5. Enforce Laws and Regulations Effective enforcement entails the citing of pedestrian and bicyclist violations, as well as infractions of motor vehicle operators. Enhancing the safety of bicycling and walking will have the most success if enforcement, engineering, education, and encouragement efforts are coordinated. States can take steps to encourage bicyclist and pedestrian enforcement at the local level, as well as examine vehicle codes which may include regulations or provisions that actually discourage bicycling and walking, such as not providing sidewalks for pedestrians. However, much of what can be done with regard to enforcement and regulation of bicyclist and pedestrian actions occurs at the local level. Action Item 5.1 - Target Areas for Enforcement and Encouragement of Prooer Behaviors - Areas with a high likelihood of infractions and motor vehicle crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians - such as central business districts and schools - should be targeted for high enforcement, perhaps by using police patrol on bicycles. In many cases, Wilbur Smith Associates 6-12 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Corpus Christi MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan revisions of local traffic rules or consideration of new laws is needed to promote and encourage safer bicycling and walking. Proper education of law enforcement officers is necessary to assure that safe riding and walking practices are enforced in a consistent manner. Wilbur Smith Associates 6-13 Appendix A Web-Based Public Survey Results ITotal Respondent: 132 I Respondents Parcenlage 132 87 66% 45 34% 132 29 22% 49 37% 39 30% 12 9% 3 2% 132 68 52% 37 28% 11 8% 16 12% 132 78 59% 8 6% 1 1% 31 23% 14 11% Yea No 132 114 86% lB 14% 132 127 96% 5 4% 132 67 51% 67 51% 51 39% 45 34% 26 20% 5 4% 22 17% 132 97 73% 73 55% 76 58% 57 43% 56 42% 5 4% 27 2O% 45 34% If you ride a bicycle, what eklll level of blcycllat descdbea you best? Advanced B~cyclis[- I can preU. y much ride anywhere I like, in or out of trafflc Basic Bicycli51- { pre[er sit.ets with fi[fie traffic o~ ridin~ on [rails. How o~tea do yoU Hale a bicycle? Comrr~Jler - I ride jus[ abo~Jt every day to get places I w-ant to go. Training - I dde as much as [ c.s~. often [or long drstances, looking for low stops. Roc, reational - I ride on wookende mo$11¥, just for fun. infrequent Bicyclist - I ow~ a b~cycle, but don't ride mue~. Nor~-BicycJlst - I don't ride b~cycie. How ol'ten do you walk o~ run [or exercise or recreation or to go places7 Jasl about eve~, day. A i'ew days a week. Mostly just on weekends Not very often. Where do you walk or run? Within my neighbor. At or [o a nearby park_ At or [o a nearby school Ah3ng Shoraline/Ocean Drive O~ s~dewalks ah3ncj str~els. Have you encountered condi[Iona that you found It difficult to ride, walk o~- run Ihal dlsco~Jraged you [rom going somewhere you really wanted lo go by b~cycle o~ on foo~ WalkingJRu~ning Bicycling What were so.re o! the difficult conditions you experienced? (Check all that apply). Walking/Running No sidewalk or don'l continue. S~lewalks broken or ur~ven. Too much traffic to cross slreeL In[ersectlon hard Io cross. Debris on flail. Trail too crowded. No fadli[ias al destination. Bicycling No shoulder on high speed road. Roadway 1(3o rough. Too much Ira~c,. Intersection hard Io cross. Delfts on mad. Trail too crowded No facllilias al daslina[ion, No direcl route Io get there Responden~ fTotN Respondent: Percentage Yes No 131 99% 1 130 98% 2 128 97% 4 91 69% 41 108 82% 24 122 92% 10 58 44% 74 Yes No 128 97% 4 127 96% 5 128 97% 4 129 98% 3 128 97% 4 115 87% 17 118 89% 14 122 92% 10 65 49% 67 Yes NO 124 94% 8 129 98% 3 122 92% 10 130 98% 2 128 97% 4 124 94% 8 Yes No 105 80% 27 Yes No 109 83% 23 Yes No 124 94% 6 Appendix A Web-Based Public Survey Results '132 Tell us what you would like to see regarding Bicycling and Walking/Jogging in Nuec~s and San Pab'lclo County Area. Should [he fcdlovdng activities be aJlowed? On Sidewalks? (6 fL w~de or less) 1% Walking 2% Jogging 3% Running 11% Kids on Bikes 31% Adulls on Bikes 18% Skateboarding 10% Roller S~ating/Blade 8% Walking Dogs 5~% Mopeds On Trails? (7 ft w~de or more) 3% Walking 4% Jogging 3% Running 2% Kids on Bikes 3% ,~:lults on Bikes 13% Skateboarding 11% Roller Skating~lade 8% Walking Dogs 51% Mopeds Should more Iralls be constructed? 6% In parks 2% Belween perks 8% Along drainage ditches 2% Along waterfront areas 3% Near neighb3rhoods 6% Near schools Should fasler Bicyclists be made lo ride on city streets rather than 20% sidewalks? 17% 6% Should Bicyclists Haling on public streels be given tlc~ets for disobeying traffic laws';' Would you be willing to delay a roadway Improvement a year or two to allocate Ihe money Io build a needed trail? Responden~ 132 9O 132 19 7 27 28 37 4 132 2~ 1 1 2 1 1 2 15 2 21 27 15 7 4 8 ITotal Respondents: Percentag~ Appendix A Web-Based Public Survey Results 132 J Gender Female Ma~e Unspe~il~ed Unspeci~ed 1~25 2~35 ~5 4~55 ~5 66+ ~p C~e U~ 78362 78368 78374 7~ 78402 7~10 7~12 78413 7~15 78418 Appendix B Summary of Facilities Multi-use Pal~ ! Re~p~lbk~ Facility ,From T° Lengt~Type Treatment Eat'd Cost priority , A~ncy ......................................................... ~ ................................ i-----~ .............. .~ .............. .~ ............ :- ................ OsoCreekTra :FM-24 :SH44 ; 15 : T : NewTra ;$ 300,000: : ._.O~__._P.__¥~_ Tr~ ........... ~Hjg_h__@__a~__k__D_r_ ................ i~M___r~cg____n.~_lxd_ ......... [....2___.~..T..,,'' N..e~.__T_rai.' _,:..$____,4~__,_._0~_..] ............ ~ ................ ._Dj~c~. T. rA~! ............... : .L."~?_T_~"j!'_'ty_ _D.[ .......... !_H_~9_~_d ................ ! .?.~..i__T._l_~.~...T..~......s..._4f.q._~...; ............ L ................ ....................... i _H_ _~_¥_ .R_ _d ...................... ~ _S. _P! _D. ....................i_..0_.~. _~_ .'r. _ i. _ .N_ _e~...T_r.a.~ _ ,..$.. _1_ _6~_ _; _ _0~_. i ............ [ ................ 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IH-37WBFRTrail ;LantanaS[ :Dc~aDr : 0,3 : T NewTrail $ 60000: IH-37 EBFR [Nodh o~ Rand Moro,:Jan Rd iCmss[own F_~_ i 9.3 ;~ R _: Si~.n Onl~ · $ 46,500' ~ ' A~pendlx B Summary ol~ Facilities L___~_.rd SZ ~Callcoaffe Rd ]Lexi.n~.on Rd ;r 8.5 .~ L/S S~n shldr -~----~-.~3~: ........... : ............. ....................... .; _L_~_~_. _~ ~ _R_ _d_ .............. ~.N..P. ~ ..A~.e. .......... L- _3_..7_,, i-~_S_ .~_..S_~_n_ _.~...~_r_ ' ........ "'"' ~ ............ ~ ................ _S__H__~ .............. LU. S_ . _7 .7_ ........................ Le_~.U_.R__~_ .......... i- 7.~__i .U..S_~__.S_~.n_?__h!.~_ __S.___~,_..0~..~ ............ :. ................ /~_nesS[ iBrockhottRd iJ°eMireurRd i 2.1 i R j Sl~n__~__ $ 10,500; ', .......................... , ~ -~-~;-~; ~a- ............. . h'&~ X~' ............... .-- ;~.~--, -~2§- :--§~-; ~i~ r- - ~----~-1-;.~ ~ ............ .~ ................ .S._H. _~..E_ ?_ _R_ ........... L .J/~_ _¥.~..~._r_ .R_ _d_ ............... 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B~vd [Go~lihar Rd [ 2.4 [ L/S j S~_.E? lanej $ 120,000; ', SPodAve iGolliharRd :1M°r~-anAve i 2.3 ~L/Sj S?.'.j~.lanej$ 115000: ?_ _o_~_ _A ~_ ? .............. ..,M_ _ .of ~.a. n_ _ _A?_ ~ .................. : H .@ r- 9-a.d- ~ a_ y. _S_ [ ......... ~ . _ _2_._3___ ;_ ?_.__ . ~ . _ ~ ~ n_ .O_~x_ . ~ _ ~. . . . 1_ _1_.. ,~_ . . .~ ............ .., ................ . _c~__:_~_ LL__n- ........ ~_~¥..R.d. ....................... _F.o_~__W_ ~ .~. __S.! ........... :.._2_.y...:___R__ .:__ ~n__g~_ .:_ ~_. ___~ ~,. _S~._ .: ............ :. ................ _W_?_ .~__r__R.d ........ .:_O_.~__ .C.L _~.- ................... i _S_~r__a_~._B!,~_ ......... :.. ~.._3_.. L ._~__ j_ .~__U~_ ._~_~__ .:_ ~____§.S_. _.O~...: ............ ,: ................ :T~erLn ',SSaEI~S : 16 ', I. 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R : SignO¢lly ~'$ 2000j' :CarroilLn :O~anDr : 1.6 : T : NewTmll :$ 8,000: Tarlton St :Wasl~_~_on Sl iA.~ers Sl : 1.2 ; R j SiJ]n Only j $ 6 ~: : Louisiana Parkwa~ iS SLa{~es S~ ~Oc~an Or i ~ i R j Sl~n Only $ §.000 ! .T__~:~..A?__~ .............. ?__S_~d_~__S_~. .......... ?___~_.__~____~._S_~ .......... i °-'5--'i"B-~---s-'~-"°"~- -i'-$- ---A'--'~--~ ............ : ................ .T_~?~P ................... i.s..s--~--~- -s~- ........... i.s_~.~_.~..__a__s_r .......... : _o_.A_.i...L:S._,_._s?/.~..L,.~,:_.~_____2A_._~__ .............................. .N_ _ 7.a_ _n~ _h.~ ~..S.~ ........... i~._~..~_S_! ................ i_A~..S.t ............... i__ !..2___i_.B. ,___S_~n___O__"!Y. j_ .~_.._..~_,..0~._ ............................... ;Loredo St :Texan Trail .................................... Ditd~ Trail :Cre~k :FMC25 I : T : New Trail $ 5,000 . _w_ _ _~_...R_ _~.,_r_ ~ ........... i_C_r_.~..k. ..................... ! _F.¥.~ _2~. ................. i _. !.?__. L..R.. i _.S.~ .,..O.~...~..... ?.,...0~. ............. .: ................ :N Prec Line Rd ~:AvenueA : 1,8 : L/S: S nshldr $ 9,000, US-77 .:.SH-44 iFMc24 i 5.2 ;L/S_i Sl~nsl'~dr~ $ 26,000~ ....................... i _s_ .s.~.e~_t _s_L ................. j .k .~??_ ... _s_..~...~..Ed.._. __i___6..~. _i__U__S_i___s__u~. _ J?_~ __~___,~_.0.,___~. _ ............ ~ ................ . .~__k_~. _~ _.~_'.. _O__r ........... .:_~___o~_. _Fj__~__ _ .R.d_ ............ i.LA__k_?_ _T_r?___n~_ _u.E~ ._D_r.___ :__ _O_._2___ :_ __R__ :..S_~ _.__O_~... _S.__._ !,..0~.. .............. : ................ Appendix B Summary of Facilities . _G _1~ _n?.a.k.._Dr .............,'. _F_ _k~'_...BI...u~'..g.r. ............. ! L.~.~l.u_n_ _a..S. _ _1~-...e,.~.._R.d..._,, [.. 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N u e.c~.s. _ .B.a_~' .............. ~1 H_ :.3.7. ......................... _L_ _e~_ p_a_ r_d_ _ _S_I .............. i _..0...4.. _ i.. ~..~...S.i~ .n _ _O_ .nJ_~(...$. _. _..2.,..0~... ~ ............................. O~d Robsl~w~ Rd [Leo[:~n:l S~ A~Tnes St i 0.8 R .~ Sl~n O_n~_ $ 4,000 '. Airport Rd ,~Jnes SI ~OId Brow~s,.qlle Rd 0.9 R .~ S~n Org~ $ 4,500 .~ _ _c~.. _u_ _rp ~_ _ §.t.T. _ra_i! ....... i~_a_~ .~.~. p. @~d. ........... i_W. _P.o. in_t_ ~_d_ ............ !._ -0_-Z_. [_ .T__ ,"_. ~..~f-_ T..~J]. ,..~.-....3.,_ .,~. _. ~ ............ :, ................ AmelopeSt iNPoHAve iLe°PardSl i 0.3 i R i Si,~nOnt¥ $ 1,500i ........... : ............................... ........... i -i--u-'s-! ...... ............ i ................ ._~__..,~.._ P_LT_~_![ .......... i~.8.d. ............. Ls..s.p. ¢_~___s_! .......... i...o..~ _ .i___T__ j__ .N_._~__T..~.~!. ,..~..... !...0~... ~ ............ ~ ................ MUSSel iSSla_~__ SI iHan~S~ i o.5 ir j Si.g, nOnl¥ $ 2.500i Rc~3ertDr ~Galne,sSt ~SanLaFeSt. i 0.1 ~ L/Si Shldrlanes $ 40,000.~ AJdineRd iWoo~l.'.m~. Rd iOceanDr i 3,3 [L/SjSt]'l~Lanej 165,00~j .;. TrolanDr .CotumbiaSt iCrossownF__~' , I i R ' Sl~n__O~__ $ 5.000.~ , :Enrfls JoNln Rd : 6.3 : I.JS ~ __$_____3.1_,...5~)__.~ ............ ,~ ................ ._M_a_ ~:,__S.t ................ LF~_,-. ~ ~.r ................. ?,_S_ _ .D_r_ ................. i... ! _ ._ L..R....L..S_~ _.. __00__~..._~__. ___5_._.0~.__~ ............ ~. ................ ..S~. _~. _D_r_T.m_.~ ............ i.A. _~s___ _ _S__~ .....................i~i_ _c~_ ~_e..r.S. _[ ............... i-. p...5.., i..~i'., j.. ~_ _T_ .r~l... ,- _$. ___ _ .2_,...~)_ _ j ............ ,~ ................ S~kolDr :Ric~l~rS iKos__o~_.Rd : 05 : R j Sl~nOn~ $ 2500: : T'.~?rLn .Kos___~_.Rd ~Fly~_.n___F~_. ~ 15 , R . SlgnO~l~ $ 7500.~ Al~endh( B Summary of Facilities Mum-u. Path ] I I / I I I ] Resp<mslble Nile Dr ;vv~d[arr=s Rd ;Enni$ .losiln Rd :l 1.3 -i R ~ Sl~n O_r~. i $ 6.500 ~ Appendix C Financing Opportunities There are a variety of potential funding sources including local, state, regional, and federal funding programs that can be used to construct the proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Most of the federal, slate, and regional programs are competitive, and involve the completion of extensive applications with clear documentation of the project need, costs, and benefits. Federal Funds The primary Federal funding source, TEA-21 is described below. This program will end in 2004, to be replaced by a new program, currently identified as SAFETEA. Tran~Oortation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) - Both houses of Congress adopted TEA-21 on May 22, 1998. The follow-up to ISTEA, TEA-21 offers some important funding opportunities. Federal funding through the SAFETEA progvarn will proxqde the bulk of outside funding. TEA-21 currently contains three major programs, STP (Surface Transportation Program), TEA (Transportation Enhancement Activities), and CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement) along with other programs such as the National Recreational Trails Fund, Section 402(Safety) funds, Scenic Byways funds, and Federal Lands Highway funds. 1. Thc Surface Transporlation Program (STP) was amended as follows: · Bicycle and pedestrian projects remain eligible, and must compete with other modes. · Sid,~,~alk improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are now eligible for Surface Transportation Program funds. · 11.5% local match. 2. The National Highway System (NHS) program was amended as follows: ·Pedestrian projects may now be funded with NHS funds. · NHS funds may be used on bicycle and pedestrian projects within Interstate condors. Wilbur Smith Associates C- 1 Corpus Christi Bicyc!e and Pedestrian Plan 3. The Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program was amended as follows: · Bicycle and pedestrian safety and education programs · Tourist and welcome centers · Environmental mitigation to provide wildlife corridors · Requirement that each project be directly related to a surface transportation project · Eighty percent Federal matching requirement applies only to total non- federal share rather than total project cost. · Twenty-five percent of the TE funds received over the amount received in FY 1997 may be transferred to other STP activities. · Eight specific projects are funded off the top of the TEA program, none in the Western United SLates. 4. The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvements (CMAQ) program was amended as follows: · Areas not meeting federal air quality standards are eligible. · Bicycle and pedestrian project eligibility remains essentially the same, and must compete with other modes. · A small percentage can be transferred to other programs. · 11.5% local match required. 5. The Recreational Trails Program was amended as follows: · 270 million dollars available nationwide over the next six years · Bicycle project eligibility remains essentially the same · In Texas, this program is administered through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 6. Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) · $9 million/year available region wide · Capital and planning grants to enhance a community's overall quality of life. · 11.5% local match required. 7. The Hazard Elimination Program was amended as follows: · Now can be used for bicycling and wailing hazards · Definition of a "public road" now expanded to include bikeways, pathways, and traffic calming measures. Wilbur Smith Associates C-2 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan 8. A new category, Transit Enhancements Program, was created that calls for transit agencies in urbanized areas over 200,000 population to use one percent of their Urban Formula Funds for Transit Enhancements Activities. Up to 50 million dollars per year may be available for pedestrian access, walkways, bicycle access, bike storage facilities, and bike-on-bus racks. The program calls for 95 percent federal/five percent local match. 9. Scenic byway, bridge repair, transit, safety (non-construction), and federal lands programs all remain essentially the same under TEA-21, with the amounts either the same or increasing from ISTEA. 10. Planning provisions for states and metropolitan planning organizations have been slreamlined, with bicycle and pedestrian needs to be given due consideration in the development of comprehensive transportation plans. Specific policies include directives to not approve any project or regulatory action that will have an adverse impact on non-motorized safety, unless a reasonable alternative route is provided or already exists. 11. When state or local regulations permit, allow use of bicycle facilities by electric bicycles and motorized wheelchairs. 12. Railway-highway crossings should consider bicycle safety. 13. A new Surface Transportation-Environment Cooperative Research Program is established for funding non-motorized research. 14. In collaborative effort, AASHTO, ITE, and other groups established new bicycle design guidelines, "Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities." TEA-21 fimding is administered through the state (TxDOT) and regional governments (Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization). Most, but not all, of the funding programs are transportation versus recreational oriented, with an emphasis on (a) reducing auto trips and (b) providing an inter-modal connection. Funding criteria often includes completion and adoption of a bicycle/pedestrian master plan, quantification of the costs and benefits of the system (such as saved vehicle trips and reduced air pollution), proof of public involvement and support, environmental compliance, and commitment of some local resources. In most cases, TEA-21 provides matching grants of 80 to 90 percent--but prefers to leverage other moneys at a lower rate. It will be critical to get the local state legislators briefed on these projects and lobbying TxDOT for these projects. Wilbur Smith ~4ssociates C-3 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan State Funds The Texas Department of Health Comprehensive Community Chronic Disease Wellness Program set aside a small pot of money in 1999 that could be used to build trails. The program awarded up to $5000 for projects that affected physical activity or nutritional changes reducing risk of heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Approximately 26 small trails, including exercise or wellness trails and small loops around schoolyards and baseball fields, were built over two years with funding fi.om this program. There is no funding for the program at this t~me and if money were secured for next year the Health Department would look to target areas with severe risk for heart disease, cancer and diabetes_ Another fund is the Texas Recreation and Parks Account.(TRPA). Information on the various elements of this grant program is available below. Program Name: Texas Recreation Grants: Recreational Trails Agency Name: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPW) Contact: TPW, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, (512) 912-7124 Web Site: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us Eligible Projects: Construction of new recreation trails on public or private lands, trail restoration or rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades, acquisition of easements, acquisition of property, maintenance of existing trails, environmental mitigation, and the development of trail-side and trail-head facilities (signs, restrooms, parking areas, water fountains, horse-watering, corrals, hitching posts, tool storage, bike racks, benches, picnic tables, and fencing). Program Requirements: Matching grant funds (50%) are available to acquire and develop parkland or to renovate existing public recreation areas. The maximum grant awarded is $500,000. Projects must be completed within three years of approval. Grant Uses: Recreation, Trails, Open space, Capital Improvement/Purchase Eligible Applicants: Local Governments Application Deadline: June 31 F/ilbur Smith Associates C-4 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Prom-am Name: Texas Recreation Grants: Small Community Grants Agency Name: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPW) Contact: TPW, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, (512) 912-7124 Web Site: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us Eligible Projects: Funds can used by communities with populations of 20,000 or fewer people for trails including jogging and exercise trails; nature and hiking trails; bicycle, motorcycle and multiple purpose trails; observation stations; overlooks; bridges; low-water crossing; boardwalks; exercise stations; and interpretive and directional signage. Program Requirements: This program provides a maximum $50,000 grant in 50% matching funds to qualifying communities to acquire and develop parkland. Grant Uses: Recreation, Open Space, Capital Improvement/Purchase Eligible Applicants: Cities with 20,000 or fewer people Application Deadline: January 31 Program Name: Texas Recreation Grants: Regional Park Grants Agency Name: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPW) Contact: TPW, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744, (512) 912-7124 Web Site: http://www.tpwd.state, tx.us Eligible Projects: Regional Park Grant applications will be given priority if the proposed project: acquires large tracts of land to be set aside as parkland, has local matching funds from multiple political jurisdictions as well as non-profit organizations/private donations, is listed in local park master phons, will be used in a multiple jurisdictional manner, provides water-based recreation, links multiple jurisdictions with trails or greenbelts, and the project b~ a direct link to the mission of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Program Requirements: Fifty percent (50%) of the actual expenditures, up to the approved grant amount is reimbursed during the project period as billings are submitted. There is no ceiling on match amounts, but grant awards are dependent on the number of applicants and the availability of funds Past recipients for the Regional Park Grant have ranged from $750,0(KI to $1,200,000. Grant Uses: Recreation, Trails, Open space, Capital Improvement/Purchase Eligible Applicants: Cities, counties, water districts, and other local government Application Deadline: January 31 Wilbur Smith Associates C-5 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Safe Routes to School - The Safe Routes to School (SRS) Program resulted fi.om the enactment of House Bill 2204, 77th Legislature, 2001. FIB 2204 added Transportation Code, §201.614 directing the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to establish the Safe Routes to School Program. The overall purpose of this program is to improve safety in and around school areas. While Safe Routes to School on the national level is an overall concept that includes education, enforcement, and safety construction improvements, TxDOT's Safe Routes to School Program implemented by HB 2204 will only address safety construction improvements. The roles that established the SRS program were adopted by the TXDOT Commission and became effective July 18, 2002. Project proposal applications shall only be submitted by a political subdivision. School districts should contact their city or county offices to develop a project proposal. The proposal must be submitted to the District Engineer in the proper TxDOT District Office, using the application form approved by the department and must be submitted within the published deadline. Applications and the rules for submission and selection will be available at each district office, at the division office in Austin and on this web site. Projects may be located on or offthe state highway system, but must be located on public property. The project must be located within a two mile radius of a school. Federal funds requested will be limited to $500,000. Projects can cover multiple school sites if similar work is performed at each site. Local project funding match of 20% is required unless the project is located on the state highway system in which case TxDOT will provide the match. A project on the state highway system will not be eligible if the district finds that the project interferes or disrupts any planned improvements or existing infrastructure. There are six categories of work eligible for funding: · Sidewalk improvements · Pedestrian/Bicycle crossing improvements · On-Street bicycle facilities · Traffic diversion improvements · Off-Street bicycle and pedestrian facilities · Traffic calming measures for off-system roads Further information and application forms for Safe Routes to Schools are available at: www.dot.state, tx.us/trafficsafet¥/srs Wilbur Smith Associates C-6 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Other Funds Houston Endowment Foundation - Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations which are tax-exempt under Sections 501(cX3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Houston Endowment Foundation does not make grants to individuals or loans of any type. Although the counties and cities in the Corpus Chrsti MPO would not be eligible, a non-profit organization supporting or advocating trails and open space would be. Grants are made only on the basis of written applications. Grant Department staff review and evaluate requests before they are presented to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors does not entertain oral presentations from applicants. An application form is not required. Applications should consist of a letter and other supporting documents, as outlined Eclow. Eligible organizations seeking a grant should submit a letter on the letterhead of the organization. This letter of application must be signed by the chief executive officer (e.g., President, Executive Director, etc.) and should include a statement that thc CEO 1) has seen and approved the request, and 2) endorses the request as a strong priority of the organization for Foundation support: In general, the form of the letter is less important than its content, which must include the following information: · A brief description of the history and mission of the organization and the scope of current activities. Please indicate if the organization has in the past or is now operate under any name other than the name on the IRS determination letter. · A statement concerning the need for the program or project. If statistics or opinions are included, the source or reference should be cited. · A statement of the specific population that will benefit from the proposed program. · A statement of the objectives of the program-what it is intended to accomplish. · A brief description of the activities to be included as part of the project and the timetable for their accomplishment. · A statement concerning the overall cost of the project for which funding is sought and the amount of funding requested from the Foundation. A separate sheet showing the project budget, including projected revenue and expenses, may be attached. The statement should discuss how the project will continue to be funded after the Foundation's funding ceases. Wilbur Smith Associates C- 7 Corpu~ Christi Bicycle and Pedeslrian Plan · A list of other sources of support (such as foundations, corporations, agencies, etc.) whmh have committed funding for the proposed project, including the amount of support committed. · A list of other sources of support from which the organization has requested funding for the proposed project, including the amount requested, and for which a response is pending as of the date of application. · The proposed method for evaluating the project's effectiveness. · The name, title, and telephone number of the person with whom the Foundation should communicate regarding the request, if other than the chief executive The Board of Directors typically meets nine or ten times a year and considers grant requests at six meetings each year. The Foundation has not established external deadlines for grant requests to be included on specific meeting agendas. The review and decision process typically takes three to six months. Accordingly, if funding is needed by a specific date, the request should be submitted four to six months in advance. Additional information is available on their web site: http://www.houstonendowment.org/. Other foundation funding is also available to non-profit organizations. Such foundations include the North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation (NAFEC), the Pew Charitable Trust. A listing of various potential funds is located at http://www, foundationcenter.org/. Other potential funds can be found at http://www.trailsandgreenways.org/TAG_active~ages/TechnicalAssistance/ A search found the following likely candidates: Program Name: Agency Name: OqPS) Contact: Inter-mountain (AZ, CO, MT, NM, OK, TX, UT WY) 12795 Alameda Parkway, Denver, CO 80225 (303) 969-2500 Land and Water Conservation Fund-States (L&WCF) U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Wilbur Smith Associates C-8 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Program Name: Kleberg (Robert J., Jr. and Helen C.) Foundation Contact: 700 N. Saint Mary's Street, Suite 1200, San Antonio, TX 78205 (210) 271-3691 Program Name: Hoblitzelle Foundation Contact: 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 901 Dallas, TX 75225-6522 (214) 373-0462 (214) 750-7412 fax Program Name: Agency Name: (NPS) Contact: 2/306 Richardson Hall, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712 (512) 471-1525 Program Name: Agency Name: Service Contact: State NRCS Office, 101 S. Main Street, Temple, TX 76501-7602 (254) 742-9800 or (254) 742-9819 Historic Preservation Fund 0"IPF) Grants-in-Aid U.S. Depaxtment of the Interior National Park Service Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation It is important to note that the majority of funding for bicycle and sidewalk projects is expected to be derived from federal sources. These funding sources are extremely competitive, and require a combination of sound applications, local support, and lobbying on the regional and state level. Local Fundinll Alternatives The following section briefly discusses local alternatives to Federal funds. Local lmorovement Districts - The Local Improvement District (LID) is a method by which a group of property owners can share in the cost of transportation infrastructure and other improvements. The Downtown Management District in Corpus Christi is such an improvement district. This involves paving the street, building sidewalks, and installing a storm water management system. An LID can also be used to install sidewalks on existing streets that previously have been accepted by the City. Wilbur Smith Associates C-9 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Property owners are not charged for transportation infrastructure improvements until the work is complete. At that time a property owner may either pay the assessment in full, or choose to finance it. All participants in an LID are automatically eligible for financing; usually over 5, 10 or 20 years with monthly or semiannual payments. If property ownership changes, payment responsibility remains with the property, and does not follow the previous property owner. Assessments are secured by a lien on the property until paid. If the assessment is financed, the property owner will receive an annual statement of interest paid, which can be used to substantiate interest payments should the property owner choose to deduct these costs_ Consult your tax advisor as to whether such payments would be tax-deductible for you. The City does not provide tax advice. Property owners form an LID to build transportation infrastructure improvements to benefit their properties. Property owners join together and work with City staff to create an LID to build sidewalks or other transportation infrastructure that meets City standards. In most cases greater than 50% support of the property owners within the LID is necessary to form the LID. City Councd holds a heating on the proposed LID. Each property owner within the LID has an opportunity to share their feelings as to why the improvements are needed or why the LID should not be formed. City Council then votes as to whether to form the LID. Obtaining majority support does not automatically mean that City Council will form the LID. But if a project is built, all property owners who are included in the LID and benefit from the project are asked to help pay for it to help make the improvements affordable for everyone. Fee Alternatives: Off-street Parkin~ Fee - An Off-street Parking Fee is essentially the same as a tax except that it is based on a fee for service concept. A city can charge a fee in return for provision of service or to support the implementation of a government regulation. An advantage of charging an Off-street Parking Fee is that it is not construed to be a property tax if it can be tied to a service. This means that government agencies could possibly be required to pay the fee. It may be difficult to make a rational linkage between charging parking fees and constructing and maintaining the streetscape. "Green" Fees and Surcharges - Similar in concept as charging for off-street parking, "Green" Fees would be charging a fee for disposal of auto batteries, alternators, or some other part of an automobile. It would have to be related to the disposal of items as a fee Wilbur Smith Associates C- I 0 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan charged at purchase could be construed as a sales tax. First, it was considered difficult to make the rational linkage between a disposal fee and fundmg of a streetscape program. Second, there simply is no data to determine if such a fee would produce funds needed annually to fund the streetscape program. Street Utility Fee - One innovative option available to cities in the Corpus Christi MPO for consideration is the establishment of a Street Utility Fee. Local governments have the legal ability to declare their street system to be a utility similar to municipal water and sewer utilities. The local government can then charge a fee for the consumption of transportation services. Most commonly a Street Utility Fee is based on the average trip generation characteristics of a particular land use type. The ratepayer is the property owner of that land use. This form of revenue collection results in a very rational linkage between provision of transportation services and usage of the street system There are many advantages to a Street Utility Fee. 1. First, there is a rational linkage between the fee and the provision of service. 2. Second, the Street Utility Fee can easily generate the funds needed per year to fund a sidewalk program while keeping the household costs reasonable. 3. Third, the Street Utility Fee is a fair method of revenue generation because it applies to all land uses proportional to their use of the street system. 4. Fourth, the Street Utility Fee is easily administered by the City as part of its existing water and sewer utility billing systems. 5. Fifth, as a fee, the Street Utility Fee has a good probability of having to be paid by other government agencies that operate ii, the community thereby recovering part of the impact they make on the community's transportation infi'astmcture. 6. Finally, the Street Utility Fee can be established by City Council by Ordinance or through a vote of the electorate. Although outnumbered by advantages, the Street Utility Fee does have some disadvantages. Unless some manner of discount is applied, a Street Utility Fee hits commercial businesses with large monthly fees. Without a discount, a fast food restaurant could be required to pay as much as $300 per month based on its trip generation rate. A discount or leveling factor would need to be applied to acknowledge the fact that household residents participate in the process of traveling to and from the restaurant to purchase the desired hamburgers. Wilbur Smith Associates C-I 1 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Call-in of Sidewalk and Street Improvement Deferrals - The City Development Code may require that some new development construct public street improvements as part of their building permits and land use actions. At times, these exactions are deferred by the City until conditions are better suited for construction of public improvements. A common type of deferral is for sidewalk construction. An example would be a single family home building permit on an unimproved local street. The builder may request a deferral for building the sidewalk until such time as the street is to be improved to urban standards with curbs, sidewalks, and proper grade and width of pavement. The City calls in deferrals when it knows of street improvement projects for certain streets_ This requires the builder/property owner to eventually be accountable for constructing the improvement. Debt Financinl~ Alternatives: General Obligation Bonding - A General Obligation Bond is a form of debt financing where, upon voter approval, a city pledges the full faith and credit which is an unlimited promise to pay debt service requirements on the bond. General Obligation Bond revenues are only used for capital construction projects. Funding could be used for construction of missing sidewalks, replacement of existing sidewalks, local street improvements, and installation of street lights. However, it could not be used to care for street trees, right-of-way landscaping, or operation and maintenance of street lights. Given the large amounts of funding required, the best use of General Obligation Bond funding would be to use it toward improving arterial, collector, and local streets that are currently unimproved. This would construct sidewalks on the most expensive type of streetscape projects, leaving an ongoing funding program to deal with the less expensive streetscape needs. Arterial and collector street projects that provide safe access routes to schools should be top priorities. Revenue Bonding: The difference between Revenue Bonding and General Obligation Bonding is that Revenue Bonds are based on a dedicated revenue stream of a government jurisdiction. Because they are not based on the larger commumty's assets, they do not require voter approval. The payment of Revenue Bonded debt takes precedence over any other expenditure of that particular revenue stream. Many feel that Revenue Bonds to fund a streetscape program are as much as a tool to expand the effectiveness and timeliness of a primary revenue source. For example, Wilbur Smith Associates C-12 Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Revenue Bonds could be sold based on the revenue generated by a Street Utility Fee. This would allow a limited amount of Street Utility Fee funds to be used to leverage larger, more expensive construction projects in a timely manner. It should be noted that most bond rating agencies recommend that a new revenue source, such as a Street Utility Fee, first establish itself as a secure, viable, funding source for three to five years before pursuing Revenue Bonding. Therefore, the first several years of a Street Utility Fee- funded streetscape program would be designed to be a "pay-as-you-go" system_ Community Develooment Block Grants - The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is essentially the only major federal government grant program that can be used for the ongoing construction of local infi'astructure. However, CDBG funds may only be used in those areas of the region that meet certain economic or protected--class criteria. In addition, the amount of funding available for infi'astructure construction is limited to about $250,000 per year. 14/ilbur Smith Associates C-13 Appendix D Example Policy Statements Policy Statement #1: Sidewalks Sidewalks represent the most basic transportation facilities and should, in effect, be present along all urban streets, with the exception of very low volume residential streets where people can be expected to walk in the street. Needed Action Items: 1. Inventory existing sidewalks along all arterial and collector streets, noting widths and condition. Identify high accident locations. Develop an annuai budgeted program, of sidewalk construction and repair. Establish criteria to prioritize improvements such as level of existing and potential usage, connectivity, and safety concerns. Sidewalk locations should be checked on all site plans for new development and redevelopment Generally, sidewalks should be installed if the following criteria are satisfied: a) the proposed development is located in the Central Business District, b) the proposed development is located on an arterial street, or high volume collector street, or c) sidewalks are already present on adjacent properties or within the same block. Update city sidewalk design standards. The recommended urban sidewalk should be 5 feet in continuous width with a minimum of 3 feet of buffer between the edge of the roadway and the sidewalk. ADA requirements state that pedestrian ways should experience grades of less than 1:12 and cross slopes of less than 1:50. Sight distances should be given due consideration. Surfaces should be firm, stable and slip resistant. Parallel surface irregularities should be no greater than 1/2 inch wide. At least 3 feet of the walkway should be clear of obstructions. Street furniture and pole locations should be placed so that pedestrian movement is not impeded or complicated. At intersections, the maximum distance for crossing a street should be no more than 48 feet. For longer crossing distances, separated turn lanes, refuge islands, and medians should be used to reduce street crossing distance, especially at complex intersections. Sight distances for oncoming and turning traffic should provide an adequate view for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians alike. Auxiliary left turn lanes should be minimized in heavily congested areas where a high volume of pedestrian traffic exists. Use of free right turns should be minimized where significant pedestrian activity is anticipated. Pedestrian facilities should be maintained to ensure the safety and functionality of pedestrian flow. Periodic refurbishing and debris removal will help keep original design concepts intact. The degree of maintenance provided has a direct impact on facility service life, effectiveness, level of use, liability and community image. Poor facility maintenance coveys a feeling of lack of security and fear for personal safety, often resulting in decreased facility usage with a possible increase in pedestrian accidents elsewhere due to the use of alternative, less safe routes. Wilbur Smith Associates D-I Appendix D Example Policy Statements Policy Statement//2: Bicycle Facilities The bicycle, as a low-cost and non-polluting form of personal transportation, shall be encouraged as an acceptable mode for utilization and recreational trip purposes. Needed Action Items: 1. Bicycles are recognized as vehicles and should be accommodated on all roadways: a. All roadway improvement projects shall be reviewed for the ability to accommodate average bicyclists; non accommodation should be by exception. b. Develop an annual budgeted program of spot improvements for bicyclist safety on existing roadways. c. Develop an annual budgeted program of designated bikeway network expansion d. Review the Ci~s street cleaning and maintenance program, and modify as necessary to better accommodate bicyclists. 2. Hire and bike trails may serve both functional and recreational purposes: a. Be opportunistic in securing rights-of-way for corridors to develop trails that access desirable destinations or which make needed connections to other bikeways or across barriers. b. Develop a planned sequence of development of the trail system as opportunities arise. As much as possible, leverage the budgeted bikeway funding with outside funding sources for trail development. 3. Bicycle storage is essential to encourage and give order to the increased use of the bicycle to make trips: a. Bicycle parking racks should be conveniently provided at all public buildings. b. Investigate ways to integrate bicycling and transit (e.g. allow bikes in bus, bike racks on front of bus, bike racks at btts stations, etc.). c. Private developments should be encouraged to provide bicycle parking (e.g. reduced auto parking space requirements). 4. A bicycle safety education program should be initiated and should be closely ~oordinated with a.follow-up enforcement program. 5. BicycHngencouragementprogramsshouldbeiniti~ed. a. These may consist of bike-to-work days, local recognition of National Bicycle Week in May each year, and special bicycling events (tours, races, rodeos). b. Employers should be encouraged to accommodate the bicyclist-employee trips to and from work. Accommodations may include: modified work schedules, bike storage at work, lockers and even showers at work. c. A map of bicycle routes in the city should be developed and distributed to inform bicyclists of desirable or improved facilities that form a network to accommodate trips throughout the city. Wilbur Smith Associates D-2 17 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM PRESENTATION AGENDA ITEM: Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors' Bureau Quarterly Presentation OUTSIDE PRESENTER(S): Name Tom Galyon Title/Position OrclanizaUon President and CEO, Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors' Bureau ISSUE: This quarterly presentation will include an update of CVB initiatives as well as recent webpage enhancements. BACKGROUND: None REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: None Additional Background Exhibits 18 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM City Council Action Date: May 17. 2005 AGENDA ITEM: A. Motion approving the application from Velocity Games, Inc. to use McGee Beach, McCaughan Park, and temporarily close the following street sections for Velocity Games: (1) East Shoreline Boulevard (northbound) including the parking lane, from Furman Avenue to Park Avenue, maintaining an 18-foot emergency lane on the east side of this section beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2005 until Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 12:00 a.m. (2) East Shoreline Boulevard (northbound) from Park Avenue to Coopers Alley, maintaining a~ 18-foot emergency lane and traffic circulation lane on the w~sl side of this section beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2005 until Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 12:00 a.m. B. Motion approving the application from Velocity Games, Inc. to waive the requirement of subsection (a) of Sec. 49-17 that admission shall be free. ISSUE: The Velocity Games will require the temporary closure of sections of Shoreline Drive and this requires Council approval. Sec. 49-17 (a) of the City Code of Ordinances, requires, as a condition of the street closure, that all ever~ts shall be open to the public and admission shall be flee. Velocity Games, Inc. has requested that the City Council waive the free admission requirement. Sec. 49-17 (r) authorizes the City Council to waive the free admission requirement if the City Council finds that conducting Velocity Games in the City will provide sufficient favorable publicity and economic benefits to justify waiver. REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: City Council must ap['r ~ve temporary street closures and waive free admission requirement. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: Street closure was approved last year. FUNDING: N/A Attachment: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Motion A as presented and consideration of Motion B. PS ~sGaar~ree~ o~ Department 19 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM May 17, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: A. A resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, directing publication of notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Landfill Project); and resolving other matters relating to the subject. B. A resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, directing publication of notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Marina Project); and resolving other matters relating to the subject. ISSUE: The City plans to issue up to $15,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Landfill Project), and up to $4,500,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Marina Project), before the end of July, 2005. The Landfill Project certificates will be used for the purpose of paying contractual obligations relating to the construction of improvements to the City's solid waste facilities, as well as the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees incurred ~n connection with the certificates. The Marina Project certificates will be used for the purpose of paying contractual obligations relating to the construction of improvements to the City's marina facilities. State law requires that a notice of intention be published when revenue bonds are to be sold. The resolutions also request that the City Council authorize the City Manager to retain the services of M.E Allison & Co., Inc. as Financial Advisor, and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. as Bond Counsel, in connection with the issuance and sale of the proposed Certificates of Obligation REQUIRED COUNCIL ACTION: City Council approval of the Resolutions directing the publication. FUTURE COUNCIL ACTION: June 14, 2005 - Ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $15,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation and approving the execution of a purchase contract. June 14, 2005 - Ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $4,500,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation and approving the execution of a purchase contract RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolutions directing publication of notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation for the Landfill Project and the Marina Project. Cindy~ LD' Director of Financial Services Attachments: Background Information Copy of Resolutions BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City plans to issue up to $15,000,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Landfill Project), and up to $4,500,000 in Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, (Marina Project), before the end of July, 2005. The landfill projects expected to be funded by the certificates will include the paying of contractual obligations to be incurred by the City with respect to the development of the Cefe Valenzuela landfill for the construction of the landfill with buildings, cover systems, gas collection systems, equipment, maintenance facilities, leachate collection systems, liners, roads, environmental monitoring equipment, communication equipment, all hardware, software and licensing required for billing systems and other improvements necessary to open and operate the landfill, and the construction of a drainage ditch and outfall south of said landfill site relating to the development of the landfill. Also included are the construction of improvements to the J.C. Elliott landfill including cell construction, final cover systems, gas collection system modifications, ground water monitoring and transfer station improvements, and the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees incurred in connection therewith. The marina projects expected to be funded by the certificates will include the paying of contractual obligations relating to the construction of new recreational boat slips, boaters facilities/bathrooms and a new commercial dock on the People Street T-Head, and the payment of fiscal, engineering and legal fees incurred in connection therewith. State law requires that a notice of intention be published when revenue bonds are to be sold. The resolutions also request that the City Council authorize the City Manager to retain the services of M.E. Allison & Co., Inc. as Financial Advisor, and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. as Bond Counsel, in connection with the issuance and sale of the proposed Certificates of Obligation. A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHltlSTI, TEXAS, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, (LANDFILL PROJECTS); AND RESOLVING OTHER MAIq?ERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi expects to pay expenditures in comaection with the design, planning, acquisition and construction of the projects described in Exhibit A to this Resolution prior to the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation hereina~er described; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds, considers and declares that the reimbursement of the payment by the City of such expenditures will be appropriate and consistent with the lawful objectives of the City and, as such, chooses to declare its intention, ia accordance with the provisions of Section 1.150-2 of the U.S. Treasury Regulations, to reimburse itself for such paymentS at such ttree as it issues the hereinat~er described Certificates of Obhgation; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution was considered was open to the public, and public notice of the time, place and purpose of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Section 1. That attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A" is a form of notice, the form and substance of which are hereby passed and approved. Section 2. That the City Manager shall cause said notice to be published, ia substantially the form attached hereto, in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, a newspaper of general circulation ia the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for two consecutive week~, the date of the first publication to he before the fourteenth day before the day tentatively proposed for authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation as shown in said notice. Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to retain the services ofM. E. Allison & Co., Inc. as Financial Advisor, and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. as Bond Counsel, m connection with the issuance and sale of the proposed Certificates of Obligation. Section 4. That the facilities and improvements to be financed with proceeds fi-om the proposed Certificates of Obligation are to be used for the purposes described in the attached Notice o f Intantion_ Section 5. That all costs to be reimbursed pursuant to this Resolution will be capital expenditures; the proposed Certificates of Obligation shall be issued within 18 menths of the later of (i) the date the expenditures are paid or (ii) the date on which the property, with respect to which such expenditures were made, is placed in service; and the foregoing notwithstanding, the Certificates of Obligation will not be issued pursuant to this Resolution on a date that is more than three yeats at, er the date any expenditure which is to be reimbursed is paid. Section 6. That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of May, 2005. A37FEST: Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary, City of Corpus Christi, Texas ioax- APPROVED THIS THE,ZTI~ DAY OF MAY, 2005: MARY KAY FISCHER, CITY ATI'ORNEY EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, to issue one or mere series of the interest bearing certificates of obligation of the City to be entitled "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation", for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred by the City with respect to the City's solid waste facilities, to-wit, the construction of improvements to the City's solid waste facihties, including, without limitation, paying contractual obligations to be incurred with respect to the development of the Cefe Valanzuela landfill in the vicinity of County Road 20 and FM 2a?.4, for the construction of the landfill with buildings, cover systems, gas collection systems, equipment, maintenance facilities, leachate collection systems, liners, roads, enviro nmemalmenitoring equiplr~mt, co mmunication eqa¥,~,ent, allhardware, software and licensing required for billing systems and other in~rovements necessary to open and operate said landfill, the construction of a drainage ditch and outfidl south of said landfill site relating to the development of said landfill, the construction of nnProvements to the J.C. Elliot t landfill in the v~inity of SH 286 (Chapman Ranch Road) and SH 357 (Saratoga Boulevard) including cell construction, final cover systems, gas collection system modifications, ground water merdtoring and transfer station improvements, and the payment offisoal, engineering and legal fees incurred m connection therewith. The City Council tentatively proposes to authorize the issuance of said series (one or more) of Certtficates of Obligation at its regular meeting place in the City Hall at a meeting to commence at 10:00 a.m., on the 14th day of June, 2005. The mammum amount of Certificates of Obligation indebtedness that may be authorized to be sold on said date for such purposes described above is $15,000,000. The City Council presently proposes to provide for payment of said series (one or more) of Certificates of Obligation fi.om the levy of taxes and fi'om surplus revenues derived from the operation of the City's solid waste system. CITY OF CORPUS CHRiSTI, TEXAS /sd Henry Garrett Mayor A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CI-LRJSTI, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO IS~, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGA'I (MARINA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT); AND RES OLVING OTHER MAT'] RELATiNG TO THE SUBJECT WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi expects to pay expenditures in cc.m ?' the design, planning, acquisition and construction o f the projects described in Exlu'bit A to: !~i... don prior to the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds, considers and declares that the reit, L'~: .~ the payment by the City of such expenditures will be appropriate and consistent with kc object/yes o fthe City and` as such, chooses to declare its intention, in accordance wilY, d~e ,t of Section l. 150-2 of the U.S. Treasury Regulations, to reimburse itself for such po :,~ time as it issues the hereinafter described Certificates of Obligation; and WHEREAS, it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting Resolution was considered was open to the public, and public notice of the time, plac' of said meeting was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government (odc~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIl, OF '] CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Section 1. That attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A" is a form of nonce substance of which are hereby passed and approved. Section 2. That the City Manager shall cause said notice to be published, m sub? form attached hereto, in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, a newspaper of genera~ City of Corpus Christi, Texas, for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first public before the fourteenth day before the day tentatively proposed for authorizing the Certificates o£Obhgation as shown in said notice Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to retain the services & Co., Inc. as Financial Advisor, and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. as Bor connection with the issuance and sale of the proposed Certificates of Obhgatinn Section 4. That the facilities and improvements to be financed with pro( ~; proposed Certificates of Obligation are to be used for the purposes described hi the ';: a~ of Intention. Section 5. That all costs to be reimbursed pursuant to this Resolution: expenditures; the proposed Certificates o fObligation shall be issued within 18 mo m!: (i) the date the expenditures are paid or (ii) the date on which the property, 'with :t of vrul Ons 'Ich ,se }F /he be he such expenditures were made, is placed in service; and the foregoing notwithstanding, the Certificates of Obhgation will not be issued pursuant to tiffs Resolution on a date that is more than three years after the date any expenditure which is to be reimbursed is paid. Section 6. That all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PASSED AND APPROVED tiffs the 17th day of May, 2005. ATrEST: Mayor, City of Corpus Christi, Texas City Secretary. City of Corpus Christi, Texas APPROVED THIS THE J~TH DAY OF MAY, 2005: MARY KAY FISCHER, CITY ATTORNEY EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTiFICATES OF OBLIGATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the retention of the City Council o~ the ~ iy o£ Corpus Christi, Texas, to issue one or more series of the interest bearing certificates ofoblig,~:)n of the City to be entitled "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue ~ :~,-, :fi ,~ f Obligation", for the purpose o fpaying contract~tal obligations to be incurred by the Cit3 pcct to the City's Marina Development Project, to-wit, the construction ofUnprovements t~. ~ 'ity~s Marina facilities, including, without lirmtation, paying contractual obligations to be iv . .~ ,~ ith respect to the construction of new recreational boat slips, boaters facilities/bathroom:: ~! :~ew commercial dock on the People Street T-Head, and the payment of fiscal, engineering ap~ e fees incurred in connection therewith. The City Council tentatively proposes to authorize the .: :. :e of said series (one or more) of Certificates of Obligation at its regular meeting place in thc, :~ all at a meeting to conm'~nce at I0:00 a.m., on the 14th day oflnne, 2005. The rnaximun~ ~ ~nt of Certificates of Obligation indebtedness that may be authorized to be sold on said dat~ for such purposesdeschbedabovels$4,500,000. TheCityCouncflpresentlyproposestoprovideft~ payment of said series (one or more) of Certificates of Obligation from the levy of taxes and frmn surplus revenues derived from the operation of the City's marina facilities. CiTY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS /s/Henry Gan-ett Mayor