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City of Corpus Christi
Meeting Agenda - Final
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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9:00 AMThursday, April 18, 2019
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A.Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
B.President Scott Harris to call the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation to order.
C.City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers
for City Council.
D.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the Corpus Christi Business and
Job Development Corporation Officers.
E.PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION:
The following items are for Council's informational purposes only. Council may give
direction to the City Manager, but no other action will be taken taken and no public
comment will be solicited.
1.19-0556 Type A Corporation Use Of Funds
Agenda Memo - Seawall Presentation
Presentation - Joint City Council Workshop on Seawall Funding
Attachments:
D.ADJOURNMENT
*City Council will not be taking action in this workshop session, except for the purpose of
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giving direction in accordance with the Charter. To the extent the classification of this
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DATE:April 12, 2019
TO:Mayor, City Council, President and Board Members of the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
THROUGH:Keith Selman, Interim City Manager
FROM:Grayson Meyer, Interim Business Liaison
GraysonM@cctexas.com
(361) 826 - 3842
STAFF PRESENTER(S):
Name Title/Position Department
1. Jeff Edmonds Director of Engineering Services Engineering Services
2. Aimee Alcorn-Reed Assistant City Attorney Legal
OUTSIDE PRESENTER(S):
Name Title/Position Organization
1. Alyssa Barrera Mason Executive Director DMD
BACKGROUND:
Presentation on the seawall and use of Type A Funds
LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Seawall and use of Type A Funds - PowerPoint
Presentation
Workshop on Corpus Christi Seawall and Use of Type A Funds
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Presentation Item for the Joint Workshop of April 18, 2019
April 18, 2019
Seawall and use of Type A Funds
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Workshop Outline
Section I – Background, History, and Project Status
Seawall History
Real Estate Background
Downtown Flood Protection Overview
Seawall Tax Background
Drivers for Current Projects
Current Project Background
Financial Snapshot
Section II – Legal Terms and Limits
Section III – Stakeholder Input
BACKGROUND, HISTORY, AND PROJECT
STATUS
Section I
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Seawall History
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Seawall History
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Seawall History
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Seawall Timeline
1890:The Caller discussed building a seawall 500 feet out from the
shoreline and filling up behind the wall and utilizing the ground
acquired for commercial development.
1909: County Judge, Walter Timon, pushed a seawall plan but he
was not able to convince the City.
1916:Hurricane caused major downtown damage.
1919: Hurricane wrecked Corpus Christi’s waterfront.
1924:The City patents a 706 submerged acres from State.
1925: The federal government required a breakwater prior to
funding port. Project began in 1925 and was completed in 1926.
1928: Civic leaders made unsuccessful push to build a seawall.
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Seawall Timeline
•1933:Another hurricane caused downtown damage and flooding.
•1938: Corpus Christi voters overwhelming approve a $650,000 bond
issue. Additional funding was provided through action of the State
Legislature. A second bond issue was later passed for $1.1 million.
•1939:Construction contract awarded to J. DuPuy of San Antonio.
•1941: Work on the seawall was completed in March 1941.
•1945:Plat of reclaimed land recorded in Map Book 9, pages 38-41.
•1988: Seawall was designated Texas Historic Civil Engineering
Landmark.
•2000: Bond proposition passes. Major repairs and upgrades began.
•2006: Major seawall repairs completed.
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Seawall History
Downtown After Hurricane
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Seawall History
Downtown After 1919 Hurricane
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Seawall History – Real Estate
City Patents 706 Acres of Submerged Land - 1923
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Seawall History – Real Estate
706-acre land patent
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Seawall History
Breakwater Construction Circa 1925
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Seawall History
Pleasure Pier & Café - 1932
Similar View of Peoples St. - Today
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Seawall History
Pleasure Pier & Café : Pre-construction of Seawall
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Seawall History
Pleasure Pier & Café : Pre-construction of Seawall
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Seawall History
Princess Louise Hotel – Early 1930’s photo
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Seawall History
Water St. and Mann St. – 1935 vs present day
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Seawall History
Water St. and Mann St. – present day facing east
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Seawall History
Vietnam Hotel & Restaurant – 1930’s vs present day
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Seawall History
Downtown Circa 1930’s
Yacht Club
Current
Location
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Seawall History
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Seawall History
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Seawall History
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Seawall History
Downtown Before & After Seawall
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Seawall History – Real Estate
Land created by
original Seawall
Project
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Seawall History – Real Estate
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Seawall History – Real Estate
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Seawall History – Real Estate
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Seawall History – Real Estate
In addition to providing a 14’ barrier against storm surge, the project
also:
Provided a new improved marina.
Provided a new north-south arterial roadway, Shoreline Blvd.
Project created nearly 100 acres of new, downtown land for
public and commercial purposes. Current land uses on property
created by the 1941 seawall project include:
•American Bank Center
•Federal Courthouse
•Omni Hotel
•One Shoreline Plaza
•Holiday Inn
•Plains Capital Building
•Best Western
•Whataburger by the Bay
•Art Center
•Compass Bank
•IBC Bank
•Community Bank
•Yacht Club
•Joe’s Crab Shack
•Water’s Edge Park
•New Uses Coming Soon
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Downtown Flood Protection
City of Corpus Christi’s
Downtown Flood
Protection System
consists of:
Seawall
Salt Flats Levee
Port Wharf
Museum/USACE Flood
Wall
Breakwater
Drainage Pumping
Stations
LEGEND
Salt Flats Levee
Port Wharf
Floodwall
Seawall
Breakwater
Pump Stations
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Downtown Flood Protection
Downtown Protected Area
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Repair Project – Before
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Repair Project Background
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Repair Project – After
Seawall Tax Background
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Seawall Tax Background
Why Do We Need Our Seawall?
• Major component of tidewater flood protection system that protects over $400
million in downtown property value
• Essential for further downtown revitalization and new development, as well as to
protect existing commercial business activity
• Serves as the City's focal point and a major tourist facility for hundreds of thousands
of visitors and conventioneers. Major element in contributing to visitor related sales
tax receipts
• Functions as an entertainment platform for local citizens, and visitors, for major
events such as Buccaneer Days, Bayfest, parades, sailing regattas, Fourth of July
fireworks display, powerboat races and other community events
PROPOSITION NO. 4
SEAWALL IMPROVEMENTS
FOR
AGAINST
The adoption of a sales and use tax (under Section 4A of the Development Corporation Act of 1979) for the promotion and
development of improvements to the downtown Seawall and for maintenance and operating costs of said Seawall improve-
ments for the life thereof at the rate of one -eight of one percent to be imposed for 25 years.
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Seawall Tax Background
Type A Board – 4A Corporation
Administration of Sales Tax Funds from Bond
2000 & 2002 Elections in $0.125 increments for:
•Seawall Repairs
•Multi-Purpose Arena
•Economic Development
•Baseball Stadium
•Affordable Housing
Responsibilities
•Reviews proposed projects
•Authorizes funding for projects
•Makes recommendations to City Council.
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Repair Project Background
Contract
B-2A Contract B-2B
Seawall Reconstruction Project 2001-2006 (~$50M)
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Repair Project Background
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Current CIP Projects
There are three main drivers for the
current project list:
HDR 2009 Report
FEMA FIRM Update
HDR 2016 Vulnerabilities Assessment
There is significant overlap between these
three.
HDR 2009 Report
February 13, 2009
Mr, Pete Anaya, p.E.
City Engineer
City of Corpus Christi
. 1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
DearMr_ Anaya:
Thank you for asking us to help with the Seay.raIl 4A Board Projoct`q Study. Having virorked on
the condition evaluation, design and eonstrucEi n administration of the Seawall Reconstruction
Project (approved by the citizens in the November 2.000 bond election) from 1998 through
2006, we feel v • knowle _. • • : • i * L,tection system.
this letter report identifies eight major projects which could structurally enhance the system,
They are illustrated on Exhibit 1 and are generally described as follows:
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HDR 2009 Report
Project No.
- Description
X
Seawall I lajntenance Fund
2
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Barge Lock Elevation
3
4
Sunfish Island and Breakwater
McGee Beach Nourishment
5
• Breakwater at McGee Beach
• 6
7
Salt Plats Levee System
.1LTSACE Bulkhead Repairs
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Marina Breakwater Im •roverneuls
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NFIP Background
History of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Program started developing in the 1960’s as a result of a long
history of significant repetitive flood losses
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 created the NFIP
Originally administered by HUD
Adopted 100-yr base flood standard in 1973
A 1979 executive order merged many of the separate disaster-
related responsibilities into the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA).
In 2003, FEMA became part of DHS
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, FEMA changed the way levee
protected areas are treated on flood insurance rate maps (FIRM’s).
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NFIP Background
Major Objectives of the NFIP
Reduce federal expenditures for disaster assistance
Communicate flood hazards
Regulate new construction
Indemnify owners through insurance
Major Elements of the NFIP
Flood insurance rate maps (FIRM’s)
Adoption & enforcement of local ordinances
Federal flood insurance
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NFIP & Type A Projects
What is a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)?
Maps produced as part of the NFIP
Map illustrating the one percent chance per year flood elevation or base
flood elevation (BFE).
Used to determine flood insurance requirements, flood insurance rates
and finished floor elevations for new construction.
Provides public information about flood risk.
Why is this changing?
Current FIRM was developed in 1985 and indicates that Downtown is
largely protected against 100-year event;
FEMA policy has changed with regard to levee protected areas;
System owners are required to document adequacy of design and
construction for flood protection systems to be shown on FIRM as
providing protection.
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Background on 44 CFR 65.10
§ 65.10 Mapping of areas protected by levee systems.
Design criteria:
•Freeboard
•Embankment & Foundation Stability
•Settlement
•Interior drainage
•Operation plans and criteria
•Closures
•Data submitted to support that a given levee system
complies with the structural requirements set forth in
paragraphs (b)(1) through (7) of this section must be
certified by a registered professional engineer.
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Current Status
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Current Status
Current Status
AEI
ATTENTION:The levee, dike or other structure that impacts flood hazards 1
inside this boundary has not been shown to comply with Section 65.10 of the 4
NFIP Regulations, As such, this FIRM panel will be revised at a later date to 1
update the flood hazard information associated with this structure. 1
1
The flood hazard data inside this boundary on the FIRM panel has been
re -published from the previous effective (historic) FIRM for this area after 1
being converted from NGVD29 to NAVD88. 1
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FIRM Path Forward
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FIRM Path Forward
Levee Breach
BFE 9-10’
System Intact
BFE 7’
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FIRM Path Forward
What is FEMA’s Path Forward?
Nueces County FIRM may be initially published with Downtown
shown as Zone X seclusion area.
FEMA will ultimately publish final maps removing the Seclusion Zone
and indicating a new BFE in the Downtown area.
The City is advocating for FEMA to publish the FIRM with the Zone X
seclusion in place.
FEMA does not like old FIRM determining FFE’s.
What is City’s Path Forward?
System accreditation is probably not cost-effective.
There will likely be a BFE in downtown.
Proposed improvements will help reduce the BFE downtown.
The proposed improvements address greatest system vulnerabilities.
Challenge FEMA BFE to minimize elevation.
May have to pursue LOMR if FEMA publishes FIRM with BFE ahead of
improvements.
Current Projects
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Technical Memo
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Friday, February 12, 2416
Salt Flats.eaee System, Phase 2 I Project N4. E1207411
Jeff Edmonds, IRE.
Dari Heilman, P.E. and Curtis Baited, P.E., CFM
Fii3R ENGINEERING. INC,
Texfla PE Firm liryisltblicr N4. F75i
SAW. Task Order No. 2 - Road Protection Svs#ern Vulnerabilities IdentiIGation
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Current Projects
5 Current Seawall and Flood Protection System Projects
Seawall Capital Repairs
Salt Flats Levee Improvements
Marina Breakwater, Dredging and Beach Nourishment
Science & History Museum & USACE Floodwall
Kinney & Power Street Pump Station Improvements
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Current Projects:
Seawall Capital Repairs
Description:Funding levels programmed in the CIP
are anticipated to address routine repairs.
Subsequent major reconstruction is scheduled after
expiration of current one-eighth cent sales and use
tax. The previous major upgrades were projected to
last 50 years.
Recurring project:Contracts planned to be let every
few years to address minor repairs.
Design Consultant:Muñoz Engineering has contract
to develop bid package for Q2 2019 letting.
Current Project Status:Consultant has inspected
Seawall and is nearly complete with a bid package to
address known deficiencies.
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Current Projects:
Salt Flats Levee Improvements
Description:Constructed with original seawall.
Designed and reconstructed in the late 1950’s by
Nueces County. Ditch concrete-lined in 1970’s.
Closure gates upgraded in 2001.
The Salt Flats Levee System requires improvements
and maintenance to ensure system will function as
originally designed. The City is not currently
pursuing full FEMA accreditation for the Salt Flats
Levee. The planned improvements will repair
functional deficiencies in the levee and protect
against the potential for levee breach during a
storm event.
Current Project Status:Designer selected. Contract
under negotiation.
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Current Projects:
Salt Flats Levee Improvements
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Current Projects:
Salt Flats Levee Improvements
Closure Gates Installed on W. Broadway
Before Hurricane Harvey
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Current Projects:
McGee Beach Breakwater, Dredging and Beach Nourishment
Description:Repair existing McGee Beach rock
breakwater and concrete cap. Dredge shoaled areas
in the marina adjacent to the breakwater and use
suitable material to nourish McGee Beach.
Breakwater improvements will help fortify the
seawall against wave attack by preventing failure of
the breakwater and excessive erosion of McGee
Beach.
Design Consultant:LAN, Inc.
Current Project Status:The design will be complete
in Q2 2019. Permitting will require a few months to
complete. Project planned to advertise for bid in the
Fall.
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Current Projects:
USACE & Science Museum Bulkhead Repairs
Description:Construct a new bulkhead,
steel sheetpile wall, armoring against
wave erosion.Project will also
incorporate features to enhance
pedestrian circulation and experience.
Design Consultant:TBD.
Current Project Status:This is a future
project;designer currently being
selected.
PROPOSEDEXISTING
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Current Projects:
Kinney & Power Street Pump Station Improvements
Description:The downtown flood protection
system relies on these two pump stations to
remove all water from the area during a
significant storm event. This project is seeking to
enhance reliability and capacity of the downtown
storm water pumping system.
Design Consultant:Urban Engineering
Current Project Status:Consultant will assess the
existing pump stations to determine ways to
enhance capacity and/or reliability.
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Current Project Needs
DESCRIPTION $M
Pump Station Upgrades 6.0
Capital Seawall Repairs 3.0
McGee Beach Breakwater & Dredge 4.0
USACE & Science Museum Floodwall 15.0
Salt Flats Levee Improvements 5.0
SEA District Water Features 2.5
Seawall CIP Study 0.5
Unidentified Uses/Contingency 5.0
Current Projected CIP Cost 41.0
Current Seawall Cash Balance 45.0
Current Projected CIP Cost -41.0
Current Cash less Proposed Project Costs 4.0
Current cash minus projects costs 4.0
Projected Future Revenues less debt service 30.0
Projected Cash Balance 2026 34.0
LEGAL TERMS AND LIMITS
Section II
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Definition of Seawall Improvement
•Because the seawall repair was a bond-funded project, secured by a voter-approved sales tax, and the bonds have not been paid off, the City’s Legal Department relies heavily on the opinions of bond counsel regarding eligible uses of the funds. Bond counsel will be available by phone today if there are questions that go beyond this overview.
•The sales tax ballot language allows for the use of the funds for “seawall improvements” and the maintenance and operation thereof.
•The language did not define “seawall improvement,” but limits to the use of the funds have developed over time with an eye toward the intended use of the sales tax. The limit has historically been set as a travel lane on Shoreline Blvd.
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Seawall Improvement Resolution
•On June 25, 2018, the Type A Board passed a resolution authorizing the use of seawall funds for the two water features in the SEA district.
•The resolution was drafted by the Legal Department and approved by bond counsel.
•The resolution stated that the boundary of the seawall improvements “shall include public improvements that are connected to the downtown seawall without passing a travel
lane on any public street and flood protection features necessary to the downtown seawall flood protection system.”
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“Horizontal” Limit
•After the resolution passed, bond counsel provided additional advice
regarding the use of the seawall fund for projects that go beyond the
physical length of the seawall (“horizontal limit”).
•The downtown seawall runs from the Port of Corpus Christi property
to McGee Beach as shown on the next slide. At McGee Beach, the
seawall stops and hits private property along the shoreline. This is
the horizontal limit of the seawall as set by the physical structure
constructed during the original seawall project.
•Per bond counsel, allowing the seawall funds to be used beyond this
horizontal limit set by the length of the seawall could be considered a
misappropriation of the bond funds and sales tax revenues.
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STAKEHOLDER INPUT
Section III
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