HomeMy WebLinkAbout032610 RES - 11/16/2021Resolution authorizing the name change of the Public Works Department
Building #21 to the Richard E. Martinez Public Works Facility in honor of the late
Public Works Department Director, Richard E. Martinez
WHEREAS, Richard Martinez was a true and inspirational leader who
instilled confidence in his teammates and spent the past two years rebuilding our
public works functions; Richard spearheaded the City's first five-year rolling
infrastructure management plan and worked to have over $200 million of funding
dedicated for street maintenance and reconstruction during his time with the City.
WHEREAS, Richard Martinez established an in-house Street
Rehabilitation Program creating two teams to self -perform street rebuilding,
augmenting work of our private sector partners. Additionally, he developed an
innovative pothole repair improvement program. Richard was instrumental in the
consolidation of the storm water functions from two other City departments for
improved realignment of services and developed a robust street sweeping
program for the first time in the City's history;
WHEREAS, Richard Martinez enhanced the quality of life for the residents
of Corpus Christi by continually improving infrastructure and providing services in
a cost-effective manner; and
WHEREAS, in honor of Richard E. Martinez;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The name change of the Public Works Department Building #21 to
the Richard E. Martinez Public Works Facility is hereby authorized.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective on the date of final City
Council approval.
032610
SCANNED
PASSED AND APPROVED on the j(i)t day of W2021:
Paulette M. Guajardo
Roland Barrera
Gil Hernandez
Michael Hunter
Billy Lerma
John Martinez
Ben Molina
Mike Pusley
Greg Smith
ATTEST:
City Secretary
Y OF CORPUS CHRISTI
aulette M. Guajardo
Mayor
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