City Council
Council Chambers
Agenda — 48 items
- 1 Public Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary’s office (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Si usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su inglés es limitado, habrá un intérprete inglés-español en todas las juntas del Concilio para ayudarle. This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.045.
- A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
- B. Invocation to be given by Rob Bailey with Southside Community Church.
- C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Luke Lara, senior at Collegiate High School.
- D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
- E. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 3)
- 1. Texas Municipal Courts Education Center's Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative Award
- 2. Professional Municipal Clerk's Week
- 3. 2026 Women of Inspiration Awards
- F. PUBLIC COMMENT
- G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEM 4)
- 4. Animal Care Advisory Committee Ethics Commission Marina Advisory Committee
- H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
- I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 20)
- 14 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 5. Approval of the April 21, 2026 Workshop Minutes and April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
- 16 Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
- 6. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of one grant award for a total amount of $29,448.00 from the Texas Office of the Governor FY 2023 State Homeland Security Program for the purchase of three additional emergency response stabilization kits for ladder trucks for the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and appropriating $29,448.00 into the Fire Grants Fund.
- 7. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the 2024 Helping Heroes Program from Flint Hills Resources in the amount of $4,000.00 for the purchase of Shelter-In-Place kits for the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee; and appropriating $4,000.00 into the Fire Grants Fund.
- 19 Consent - Contracts and Procurement
- 8. Resolution authorizing the purchase of two additional radio dispatch console systems with associated equipment and 36 software licenses from Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, for $129,697.16 to be utilized for MetroCom dispatching services by the Corpus Christi Police Department, with FY 2026 funding of $129,697.16 from the MetroCom Fund.
- 9. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County to provide lifeguard services to Nueces County at Nueces County Padre Balli Park from May 25 - September 7, 2026, for an estimated total cost of $70,628.00, with Nueces County reimbursing the City for those services.
- 10. Resolution authorizing a Development Agreement for Subzone B, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 7, for the use of 50% of annual tax increment revenue to reimburse eligible public infrastructure costs associated with the development of London Proper.
- 11. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement for participation in the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP), a National Cooperative Group Purchasing Organization, pursuant to the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas Government Code, for purchases of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District.
- 12. Motion authorizing execution of a 15-month cooperative service agreement with Nueces Farm Center, Inc., dba Nueces Power Equipment, of Corpus Christi, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, in an amount up to $210,000.00 for heavy equipment rentals to be utilized by the Public Works Department, with FY 2026 funding of $70,000.00 from the Street Maintenance Fund and Storm Water Fund, with funds only to be spent if equipment is rented.
- 25 Consent - Capital Projects
- 13. Motion awarding a construction contract to APD Construction, LLC of Corpus Christi for the construction of a concrete walking trail and the installation of exercise equipment at St. Andrews Park in an amount not to exceed $894,980.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from G.O. Bond 2024.
- 27 General Consent Items
- 14. Motion to determine if city staff is to evaluate a business proposal for future desalination water supply as developed by AXE H2O.
- 15. Motion to determine if city staff is to evaluate a business proposal for future brackish water supply as developed by Seven Seas Water Group.
- 16. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $212,068.00; and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the distribution of Justice Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $106,034.00 to Nueces County should the grant be awarded and the remaining $106,034.00 to be used by the City.
- 17. Resolution supporting a proposed amendment to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) bylaws reducing board director positions, as recommended by CBCOG Executive Director Emily Martinez.
- 32 Consent - First Reading Ordinances
- 18. Ordinance approving a lease estoppel to the ground lease with Dlugosch III, LLC (DBA The Texan Stores) at the Corpus Christi International Airport, acknowledging the ground lease and consenting to the Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate and Agreement; authorize execution of all documents necessary and related to the agreement; and provide for an effective date.
- 19. An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026”, for the third issuance of bonds from the Bond 2022 authorization and the first issuance of bonds from the Bond 2024 authorization, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000,000, within set parameters; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the execution of related engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
- 20. An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of its Utility System Senior Lien Revenue Improvement and/or Refunding Bonds in one or more series (as designated by purpose and series) for water, wastewater, stormwater, and gas utility improvements in an amount not to exceed $500,000,000 and refinancings in an amount not to exceed $113,175,000, within set parameters; making provisions for the payment and security thereof by a first and prior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the City’s utility system on a parity with certain currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations; stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on parity therewith, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of one or more series of bonds, including the approval and distribution of one or more official statements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of one or more paying agent/registrar agreements, one or more escrow agreements, and one or more purchase contracts; complying with the requirements imposed by the letter of representations previously executed with the Depository Trust Company; delegating authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of each series of Bonds; authorizing the execution of any necessary engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
- J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
- K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 - 22)
- 21. One reading emergency ordinance approving the thirteenth amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3 Project & Financing Plan to create a program specific to the demolition of the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse for total payments of $2,000,000 to Nueces County, as approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, on May 5, 2026.
- 22. Public Hearing and Ordinance ratifying the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) submitted to HUD on August 15, 2025, and approving the FY 2026 AAP’s Substantial Amendment No. 1; accepting $160,098.00 of funding from the Ed Rachel Foundation for qualified programs; awarding $20,000.00 to Rising Tide Ministries’ Safe at Home Program, $20,000.00 to Rising Tide Ministries’ Wave Academy, and $50,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Repair Program from the General Fund; appropriating $160,098.00 in the General Fund; and amending the FY 2026 Operating Budget.
- L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 23 - 24)
- 23. Resolution amending Financial Budgetary Policies adopted by Resolution 033727 and providing financial policy direction on preparation of the FY 2027 operating and capital budgets.
- 24. Resolution amending the Debt Management Policy adopted by Resolution 029321 on December 13, 2011.
- M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 25)
- 25. Water Supply Update
- N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 26)
- 26. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein and/or modified groundwater rights purchase and sale agreement(s) with Evangeline Laguna, L.P. and related entities for groundwater rights in San Patricio County.
- O. ADJOURNMENT