HomeMy WebLinkAbout032180 RES - 08/11/2020Resolution to Create and Enter the Harbor Bridge Right -of -Way Coalition
WHEREAS, the demolition of the Harbor Bridge creates an opportunity for redevelopment
and placemaking within the vacated right-of-way in downtown Corpus Christi;
WHEREAS, local governmental entities intend to capitalize on this opportunity to create
world-class destinations that enrich the lives of residents and contribute to the local
economy;
WHEREAS, local governmental entities and members of the state legislative delegation
have met twice over the past year to define shared needs, priorities, and critical path
process for collaborative redevelopment of the right-of-way;
WHEREAS, local governmental entities must begin the planning and design for this
redevelopment so that the projects are shovel -ready and redevelopment activities can
begin immediately after the Harbor Bridge is demolished and right-of-way is deemed
surplus;
WHEREAS, local entities must have clarity and confidence about the spatial extent, time
frame, and cost of right-of-way availability to be able to plan and design these
redevelopment initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 202 of the Transportation Code makes provisions for the transfer of
highway right-of-way to a local governmental entity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
1. That we support the formation of the Harbor Bridge Right -of -Way Coalition
("Coalition") by the public agencies in Nueces County that have an interest in the
redevelopment of the old Harbor Bridge right-of-way, inclusive of the City of Corpus
Christi, Nueces County, Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas,
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District and the Corpus Christi
Metropolitan Planning Organization.
a. The City of Corpus Christi shall be represented by the City Manager who
may appoint up to three representatives.
b. Nueces County shall be represented by the County Judge who may appoint
up to three representatives.
c. The Port of Corpus Christi Authority shall be represented by its Chief
Executive Officer who may appoint up to three representatives.
d. The Corpus Christi Downtown Management District shall be represented by
its Executive Director.
e. The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization shall be
represented by its Transportation Planning Director.
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2. That we support the continued, active coordination among Coalition member
entities to:
a. Delineate the portions of the State-owned right-of-way in which each
member has a vested interest.
b. Coordinate urban planning, design, and redevelopment initiatives.
3. That we support active coordination between the Coalition and TxDOT-CRP
District and TxDOT Real Estate Division to facilitate the transfer to the appropriate
local government entity or entities of those portions of the Harbor Bridge right-of-
way that do not automatically revert to the original grantors of the right-of-way.
PASSED AND APPROVED on the 11 day of
Joe McComb
Roland Barrera
Rudy Garza
Paulette M. Guajardo
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Ben Molina
Everett Roy
Greg Smith
2020:
ATTEST: CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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