Corpus Christi City Council

Approval of the Consent Agenda

On October 27, 2026, the City Council approved its consent agenda, a group of items voted on together, by a 9-0 vote. Items 5, 6, 9, and 13 were removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration, and the record does not say what any of these items cover or how they affect residents.

Resolution to approve lease for Groundwater Rights from Evangeline Laguna, LP for two existing non-exempt permitted production wells with an initial payment of $1,000,000.00 for a term of one year with automatic renewals with FY 2027 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. (6 votes required)

Approval of the October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The City Council approved the minutes, which are the written record, of its October 13, 2026 regular meeting. The item passed 9-0 on the consent agenda, a group of routine items voted on together. The item does not change any policy or spending; it simply confirms what was recorded at that earlier meeting.

Resolution authorizing a Temporary Untreated Raw Water Sales Contract with Formosa Plastics Corporation, for City to purchase up to 10,000 acre-feet of untreated raw water from Lake Texana in calendar year 2027 at price of $900.00 per acre-foot of water with take-or-pay quantity of 2500 acre-feet; and authorizing execution of up to two one-year mutual extensions; for an amount of $2,250,000.00 for the take-or-pay quantity of 2,500 acre-feet, with FY 2027 funding available from the Water fund. (6 votes required)

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 the judgment in Maria Calderon v. City of Corpus Christi, including payment or satisfaction of the judgment; applicable interest and court costs; post-judgment motions and available appellate remedies; litigation strategy; suspension of enforcement pending appeal; and the effect of payment on appellate rights.

Motion authorizing a one-year lease agreement with one-year renewal option with Longyards Corpus Christi, LLC., of Corpus Christi, for the lease of a 14,330 square feet warehouse located at 1402 Holly Road in Corpus Christi for the operation of the Asset Management Heavy Equipment repair shop, in an amount not to exceed $423,000.00 with FY 2027 funding of $213,000.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund. (6 votes required)

Zoning Case No. ZN9401 Texas Store Properties, LLC (District 1). Ordinance amending the conditions of an existing special permit by rezoning a property at or near 2060 Tuloso Road from the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit to the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial, and in lieu thereof, approval to an alternative “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit). (6 votes required)

One-Reading ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, DR-4332 Hurricane Harvey, in the amount of $6,677,961.03 for the La Volla Creek Drainage Improvement Project, appropriating said funds into the Storm Water Grants Fund; authorizing a cash match of $2,206,332.91 from the Storm Water Capital Fund and amending the FY2027 Capital Budget. (6 votes required)

The City Council passed on one reading an ordinance accepting a $6,677,961.03 federal Hazard Mitigation Grant from FEMA, tied to Hurricane Harvey disaster DR-4332, for the La Volla Creek Drainage Improvement Project. The ordinance also authorizes a $2,206,332.91 local cash match from the Storm Water Capital Fund and amends the FY2027 Capital Budget to add these funds. The vote was 9-0 on the consent agenda.

Ordinance authorizing execution of a 40-year lease agreement with Dlugosch III, LLC, DBA The Texan Stores, with one additional 10-year option to renew, for up to 8 acres or 348,480 SF at the Corpus Christi International Airport to construct and operate a convenience store and fuel station; and providing for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings) (6 votes required)

Ordinance accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, under the FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program in the amount of $17,830,308.00 for the Water Line Replacement Project (at Leopard Street & Up River Road) with a cash match of $7,641,561.00 from the Water Capital Fund; appropriating $17,830,308.00 in the Water Grants Fund; and amending the FY 2027 Capital Budget. (6 votes required)

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to establish the speed limit on SH286 between Lipan Street and Interstate 37, increase the speed limit on US 181 between Interstate 37 and Beach Avenue, reduce the speed limit on SH361 from Park Road 22 to Mariners Drive (Corpus Christi City Limits) and remove portions of State highway demolished during the Harbor Bridge Project; providing for penalty and publication.

Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M University - Kingsville to provide specific workforce development, leadership training, organizational assessment, technical assistance, and evaluation services to the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District staff, in an amount not to exceed $140,004.00 payable to Texas A&M University - Kingsville with FY 2027 funding available in the Health Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, in an amount up to $340,376.00, with a potential up to $1,021,128.00 if all options are exercised, to purchase fire hydrants for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2027 funding of $340,376.00 from the Water Fund. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with ACT Pipe and Supply, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, for the purchase of manhole covers, risers, and accessories, for Corpus Christi Water, for an amount not to exceed $246,465.95, with a potential amount of $739,397.85 if options are exercised, with FY 2027 funding in an amount of $246,465.95 from the Wastewater Fund. (6 votes required)

Approval of the Consent Agenda

On October 20, 2026, the City Council voted 7-0 to approve the consent agenda, a group of routine items voted on together. Items 5 and 9 were withdrawn and were not part of this approval. The record does not list the other items or their dollar amounts, so their effect on residents cannot be determined from this record alone.

Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool to obtain Group Critical Illness Coverage for eligible retired firefighters and peace officers in accordance with House Bill 4144, with funding in the amount of $70,000.00 from the FY 2026 Other Employee Benefits Fund and $85,000.00 from the FY 2027 Other Employee Benefits Fund. (6 votes required)

Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding legal issues related to Yolanda Mireles A/N/F of Raymundo Villarreal v. Ky Bernal and the City of Corpus Christi, including consideration of a potential settlement offer and related actions.

Ordinance accepting a donation for $11,160.00 from the Rotary Club of West Corpus Christi for the design of a new shade structure at Antonio E. Garcia Park; and appropriating $11,160.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with a cash match of $78,181.82 from the General Fund; and appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement with two one-year option periods with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, for the purchase of meter boxes and lids for Corpus Christi Water (CCW), for an amount not to exceed $277,464.96, with a potential amount of $832,394.88 if options are exercised, with FY 2027 funding in an amount of $277,464.96 from the Water Fund. (6 votes required)

The Corpus Christi City Council approved a one-year supply agreement, with two optional one-year extensions, with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, for meter boxes and lids used by Corpus Christi Water. The first year is capped at $277,464.96 and is funded from the FY 2027 Water Fund. If both options are exercised, the total could reach $832,394.88. This item is for Corpus Christi, Texas, not Los Alamos County.

Zoning Case No. ZN9401 Texas Store Properties, LLC (District 1). Ordinance amending the conditions of an existing special permit by rezoning a property at or near 2060 Tuloso Road from the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit to the “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial, and in lieu thereof, approval to an alternative “ON/SP” Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit). (6 votes required)

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission, for the FY 2027 Defense Economic Adjustment Assistant Grant Program for funding in the amount of $3,129,070.10 to 11 aging rooftop make-up air units serving Building 340 at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, with a cash match of $232,081.06 from the City's Texas Military Preparedness Commission Fund. (6 voters required)

Resolution authorizing the execution a three-year natural gas supply agreement and associated documents with Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline LLC, Houston, Texas, at an estimated cost of $75,000,000.00 for the Corpus Christi gas distribution system for the delivery period beginning November 1, 2026, and ending November 1, 2029. (6 votes required)

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission, for the FY 2027 Defense Economic Adjustment Assistant Grant Program for funding in the amount of $3,110,240.05 to repair and replace 3,549 linear feet of wastewater lines and 12 manholes at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi with a cash match of $708,845.41 from the City's Texas Military Preparedness Commission Fund. (6 votes required)

Ordinance accepting a grant from the U.S. Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, under the FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program in the amount of $17,830,308.00 for the Water Line Replacement Project (at Leopard Street & Up River Road) with a cash match of $7,641,561.00 from the Water Capital Fund; appropriating $17,830,308.00 in the Water Grants Fund; and amending the FY 2027 Capital Budget. (6 votes required)

On October 20, 2026, the council passed on second reading (7-0) an ordinance accepting a $17,830,308 federal grant from the U.S. Department of War's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation for the Water Line Replacement Project at Leopard Street and Up River Road. The county will provide a $7,641,561 cash match from the Water Capital Fund, and the ordinance adds the grant to the Water Grants Fund and amends the FY 2027 capital budget to pay for the work.

Amendment No. 1 to Museum of Science and History management agreement

The museum management contract is extended to October 31, 2026, with options for two more 5-year terms and a $50,000 advertising reimbursement to the contractor.

Tourism Public Improvement District service and assessment plans

The hotel assessment rate stays at 2.0% for hotels with 40 or more rooms, and the money goes to a special fund for hotel marketing.

Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for river gauging stations

The City will share the cost of federal river monitoring and reservoir reporting, with its $297,350 share paid from the Water Fund.

Infor ERP software five-year renewal

The City's main financial and operations software contract is renewed for five years at up to about $10.8 million, with $1.68 million budgeted for FY 2027.

Striping, pavement marking, and signage maintenance service agreement

A local contractor will maintain street striping and road signs for up to $3 million over two years, or up to $6 million if both one-year options are used.

One-year waste disposal agreement with Coastal Bend Waste, LLC

The landfill will receive at least 2,000 tons of waste from a private hauler, bringing at least $16,857 more to the General Fund.

Economic development incentive for El Bolillo Bakery (amendment)

The amendment changes the bakery incentive so the Type B corporation uses a Business Incentive Agreement and lets the City send a notice of default.

Economic development incentive for El Bolillo Bakery

The bakery company may receive up to $363,000 from the Type B Economic Development Fund over three years if it creates 121 primary jobs under the agreement.

Payment to Lavaca-Navidad River Authority for Lake Texana facility expansion

The City will pay $5,637,067 from the Water Capital Fund toward a pumping unit expansion at Lake Texana.

Storm water CIPP pipe repair construction contract

A contractor will repair storm drain pipes citywide under a contract of up to $1 million in the first year and up to $3 million with renewals.

Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application and Nueces County interlocal agreement

The City will apply for a $221,404 federal justice grant, and if awarded, split the funds equally between Nueces County and the City.

FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant for exhaust removal systems

The Fire Department will receive $781,818 in federal money for exhaust removal equipment, with the City paying a $78,182 match from the General Fund. The ordinance still needs a second reading.

Rotary Club donation for shade structure design at Antonio E. Garcia Park

A $11,160 Rotary Club gift will pay to design a new shade structure at Antonio E. Garcia Park. The ordinance still needs a second reading.

Appointment of Interim City Auditor Joseph Lopez

Joseph Lopez is named interim City Auditor and will receive interim pay until a permanent auditor is appointed.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

The council approved its consent agenda, which is a group of routine items voted on together, except for Items 10, 12, and 15, which were pulled for separate discussion. The vote was 9-0. The record does not list what the approved items cover, so their effect on residents cannot be determined from this record.

One-Reading Ordinance appointing Joseph Lopez as Interim City Auditor, authorizing interim pay until a City Auditor is appointed, and providing an effective date.

The City Council passed an emergency ordinance, 9-0, appointing Joseph Lopez as Interim City Auditor. It also allows him to be paid for this interim role until the council appoints a permanent City Auditor. The meeting materials do not list the pay amount, the effective date, or the reason the council used emergency passage.

Ordinance accepting a donation for $11,160.00 from the Rotary Club of West Corpus Christi for the design of a new shade structure at Antonio E. Garcia Park; and appropriating $11,160.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

Resolution authorizing a five-year term renewal to the existing contract with Infor US, Inc., of New York, New York, for the City’s Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and support subscriptions in an amount up to $10,830,393.72, with FY 2027 funding of $1,676,544.41 from the Information Technology Fund subject to budget approval, with future years subject to sufficient annual appropriations. (6 votes required)

The City Council approved, on its consent agenda by a 9-0 vote, a five-year renewal of the city's existing contract with Infor US, Inc. for software and support subscriptions for its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The total cost is up to $10,830,393.72, and the first year (FY 2027) would use $1,676,544.41 from the Information Technology Fund, subject to budget approval, with later years depending on annual appropriations.

Motion awarding a construction contract to Bridges Specialties, Inc., of Robstown, Texas, for the Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) FY26-28 project, in an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for a one-year term, with two one-year renewal options to be administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY27 funding available from the Storm Water Capital Fund. (6 votes required)

The Council voted 9-0 to award a contract to Bridges Specialties, Inc., of Robstown, Texas, for citywide storm water pipe repair using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) work. The contract is for up to $1,000,000 for one year, with two optional one-year renewals, for a total not to exceed $3,000,000, and it is paid from the Storm Water Capital Fund.

Resolution authorizing an agreement between the Type B Corporation and El Bolillo Bakery, LLC, for a total incentive project not to exceed $363,000.00 paid over three years of the five-year agreement for economic development of a bakery manufacturing business, creating 121 primary jobs; authorizing the expenditure of up to $363,000.00 from the Type B Economic Development Fund, with expenditures in future fiscal years subject to sufficient annual appropriations. (6 votes required)

This Corpus Christi, Texas City Council resolution authorizes an incentive agreement with El Bolillo Bakery, LLC, a bakery manufacturer. The city's economic development fund would provide up to $363,000 over three years of a five-year agreement, and the company is expected to create 121 primary jobs. Payments in future years depend on the city appropriating enough money each year, and the council passed the resolution 9-0 after amending it.

Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with a cash match of $78,181.82 from the General Fund; and appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

Resolution approving $5,637,067.00 payment to Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) for construction of the LNRA Facility Expansion at Lake Texana pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with LNRA for spare pumping unit; payable from the Water Capital fund. (6 votes required)

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $221,404.00; and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the distribution of Justice Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $110,702.00 to Nueces County should the grant be awarded and the remaining $110,702.00 to be used by the City. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing the execution of a one-year waste disposal agreement with Coastal Bend Waste, LLC, guaranteeing a minimum of 2,000 tons of acceptable waste to the City’s Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill, with a minimum guarantee of $16,857.00 in additional revenue to the General Fund, and a termination date of November 12, 2027. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), United States Department of the Interior, during the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, to maintain automated river gauging stations that record stream flows and water quality parameters associated with the Frio and Nueces Rivers and associated tributaries, and to provide the delivery of the Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir and Nueces Estuary Pass-Through Status Report, with the USGS contributing $28,950.00 and the City’s obligation of $297,350.00 in FY 2027 from the Water Fund for a total of $326,300.00. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement, with two one-year options, with Highway Barricades and Services, LLC, of Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $3,000,000.00, with a potential up to $6,000,000.00 if options are exercised, for striping, pavement marking, and signage maintenance for the Public Works Department, with FY 2027 funding of $1,000,000.00 from the Street Maintenance Fund. (6 votes required)

The Council approved a two-year contract with Highway Barricades and Services, LLC, of Corpus Christi, for road striping, pavement marking, and sign maintenance done by the Public Works Department. The contract can be up to $3,000,000 over two years, or up to $6,000,000 if both one-year options are used, and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 would come from the Street Maintenance Fund. The work keeps road lines and traffic signs in good condition for drivers and pedestrians.

Approval of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The City Council voted 9-0 on its consent agenda to approve the minutes of its September 15, 2026 regular meeting. Approved minutes are the official written record of what was discussed and decided at that meeting, so residents can rely on them to see what the Council did.

Ordinance approving the service plans, assessment plans and updated assessment rolls for the Corpus Christi Tourism Public Improvement District (“TPID”) as required under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372; maintaining the existing assessment rate of 2.0% on taxable room revenue generated by hotels with 40 or more rooms within the district; and allocating the assessment rate collections into a special fund for marketing and promotion efforts directly related to hotels within Corpus Christi (TPID collection is not a city fund). (6 votes required)

Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement for Management of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History between the City of Corpus Christi and Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, extending the agreement to October 31, 2026, providing for an option to extend the term for two additional 5-year periods, providing for a 180-day transition period between contractor and City, and allowing a $50,000.00 reimbursement to contractor for advertising expenditures funded from the annual management fee. (6 votes required)

La Palmera Mall Chapter 380 incentive agreement amendment

The mall's existing city incentive agreement is extended by 10 years so the reconfiguration of La Palmera Mall can be counted under it.

Zoning Case ZN9151, 6201 Greenwood Drive (RS-6 to CN-1/SP)

The property at 6201 Greenwood Drive is rezoned to allow neighborhood commercial use with a special permit. City staff and the Planning Commission had recommended against this change.

Zoning Case ZN9079, 5514 Greenwood Drive (CG-2 to RS-4.5/PUD)

The property at 5514 Greenwood Drive is rezoned from commercial to single-family residential with a planned unit development overlay. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Sodium bisulfite supply agreement (Southern Ionics, Inc.)

The city will buy sodium bisulfite for the water utility under a one-year contract, with an optional second year. The first-year cost is capped at about $1.79 million, paid partly from the Water Fund.

Refuse and recycling carts purchase (Schaefer Plastics, via Sourcewell)

The city will buy new refuse and recycling carts for household collection, with costs up to about $645,000 paid from the General Fund in FY 2027.

Magnesium anodes supply agreement (International Corrosion Control)

The Gas Operations department will buy magnesium anodes, which protect gas pipelines from corrosion, under a one-year contract with optional renewals. The first-year cost is capped at about $371,000.

O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Navigation Pump Station Improvements (M5 Utilities, LLC)

A construction contract of up to about $25.5 million will fund pump station upgrades at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant in Council District 1, paid from the Water Capital Fund.

Citywide Wastewater IDIQ FY2026 construction contract (PM Construction & Rehab)

A citywide wastewater repair and construction contract is awarded for up to $9.1 million in year one, with a possible total of about $27.3 million if both renewal options are used.

Grant application: US 181 Frontage Road Sidewalk, North Beach (TBD)

The city will apply for $1.05 million in federal transportation funds for a sidewalk along US 181 on North Beach, with a $262,200 local match from the TIRZ #4 Fund.

Grant application: District 5 Trail Connectivity and Safety Improvements

The city will apply for $1.15 million in federal transportation funds for trail and safety work in District 5, with a $286,800 local match from 2024 bond funds.

Grant application: London ISD Pedestrian Safety Improvements

The city will apply for $1.31 million in federal transportation funds for pedestrian safety work near London ISD, with a $326,800 local match from the Streets Fund. A public speaker, Mo Chavez, addressed this item.

Amendment No. 1 to Museum of Science and History management agreement (Friends of the CCMSH)

The museum management contract is extended to October 31, 2026, with options for two more 5-year terms. This step passed first reading only; the minutes do not record a second reading.

Waldron Field fence repair/replacement (Barcom Construction) and Navy fund appropriation

A fence repair and replacement contract at Waldron Field is awarded for up to $650,000, paid with $750,000 in Navy funds added to the Military Grants Fund.

Corpus Christi Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID) service and assessment plans

The hotel assessment stays at 2.0% of room revenue for hotels with 40 or more rooms, and the money goes to a special fund for hotel marketing. This step passed first reading only; the minutes do not record a second reading.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

On September 15, 2026, the City Council voted 9-0 to approve its consent agenda, which groups routine items for one vote. Items 3, 8, 10, 12, and 13 were removed from that vote, so they were not approved this way; Item 13 was pulled so a member of the public could speak. The record does not describe what any of the items cover, so the effect on residents cannot be determined from this record.

Motion awarding a construction contract to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC, of Pasadena, Texas, for the Citywide Wastewater Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) FY2026 project in an amount up to $9,108,000.00 for a one-year term, with two renewal options to be administratively authorized for a total amount up to $27,324,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2026 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.

The City Council approved a contract with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC, of Pasadena, Texas, for citywide wastewater construction work under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The first year is capped at $9,108,000, and two possible renewals could bring the total to as much as $27,324,000, with staff able to approve the renewals. The work is paid from the Wastewater Capital Fund, and the motion passed 9-0.

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Policy Committee, for the FY 2027 Surface Transportation Block Grant Set-Aside/Transportation Alternatives Program for funding in the amount of $1,307,200 for the London ISD Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project with a cash match of $326,800 from the Streets Fund.

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Policy Committee, for the FY 2027 Surface Transportation Block Grant Set-Aside/Transportation Alternatives Program for funding in the amount of $1,147,200 for the District 5 Trail Connectivity and Safety Improvements Project with a cash match of $286,800 from the GO Bond 2024 Prop A Street Fund.

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization, Transportation Policy Committee, for the FY 2027 Surface Transportation Block Grant Set-Aside/Transportation Alternatives Program for funding in the amount of $1,048,800 for the US 181 Frontage Road Sidewalk Project on North Beach with a cash match of $262,200 from the TIRZ #4 Fund.

One-Reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to Barcom Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi for the Intergovernmental Support Agreement Task Order - Waldron Field Fence Repair/Replacement Project in an amount up to $650,000.00; appropriating $750,000.00 from the U.S Department of the Navy to the Military Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

The Council approved a contract with Barcom Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi to repair or replace the fence at Waldron Field, for up to $650,000. The ordinance also adds $750,000 from the U.S. Department of the Navy to the Military Grants Fund to pay for the work. It passed on emergency with a 9-0 vote on the consent agenda.

Approval of the September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The City Council approved the minutes of its September 8, 2026 regular meeting on its consent agenda, which groups routine items for a single vote. The vote was 9-0. Minutes are the official written record of what was discussed and decided at a meeting, so approving them confirms that record.

Ordinance approving the service plans, assessment plans and updated assessment rolls for the Corpus Christi Tourism Public Improvement District (“TPID”) as required under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 372; maintaining the existing assessment rate of 2.0% on taxable room revenue generated by hotels with 40 or more rooms within the district; and allocating the assessment rate collections into a special fund for marketing and promotion efforts directly related to hotels within Corpus Christi (TPID collection is not a city fund). (6 votes required)

Zoning Case No. ZN9079, MVR Construction Company Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5514 Greenwood Drive from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “RS-4.5/PUD” Single-Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommends approval).

Zoning Case No. ZN9151, MVR Construction Co Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6201 Greenwood Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CN-1/SP” Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial).

Ordinance amending the Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement with La Palmera Mall (Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP) to extend the existing agreement for an additional 10 years to recognize a reconfiguration of the mall.

Motion awarding a construction contract to M5 Utilities, LLC, of Boerne, Texas for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant (ONSWTP) Navigation Pump Station Improvements project in an amount up to $25,450,547.50, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Water Capital Fund.

Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement for Management of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History between the City of Corpus Christi and Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, extending the agreement to October 31, 2026, providing for an option to extend the term for two additional 5-year periods, providing for a 180-day transition period between contractor and City, and allowing a $50,000.00 reimbursement to contractor for advertising expenditures funded from the annual management fee. (6 votes required)

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with International Corrosion Control, Inc. of Lewiston, New York, in an amount up to $370,716.50 with a potential up to $1,112,149.50 if options are exercised, to purchase magnesium anodes for Gas Operations, with FY 2026 funding of $30,893.04 from the Gas Fund.

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year cooperative purchase agreement with Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC, through the Sourcewell Cooperative, in an amount up to $645,138.24 to purchase refuse and recycling carts utilized by Solid Waste Services, with FY 2027 funding from the General Fund.

The council approved a one-year agreement with Schaefer Plastics North America, LLC, through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative, for up to $645,138.24 in refuse and recycling carts for Solid Waste Services. The purchase will be paid from the General Fund in fiscal year 2027. The item passed 9-0 on the consent agenda.

Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with one additional one-year option period with Southern Ionics Incorporated of West Point, Mississippi, for sodium bisulfite, for Corpus Christi Water (CCW), in an amount not to exceed $1,788,680.00 and a potential amount up to $3,775,480.00 if the option is exercised, with FY 2026 in the amount of $148,285.00 from the Wastewater Fund.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

On September 8, 2026, the City Council approved a group of items on its Consent Agenda, which are usually routine matters voted on together, by an 8-0 vote. Four items (19, 20, 21, and 27) were pulled from the group for separate discussion and were not part of this approval, and the record does not describe what the approved items or the four pulled items cover.

Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 0.50% increase over the no-new-revenue tax rate and approving the tax roll as calculated. (60 percent favorable vote required) (City Council Motion: “I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.599774, which is effectively a 0.50% percent increase in the tax rate.”)

The City Council approved an ordinance setting the city's property tax rate at $0.599774 per $100 of taxable property value, which the council describes as effectively a 0.50% increase over the no-new-revenue tax rate. The ordinance also approves the tax roll as calculated. An earlier vote on the same motion failed, the council reconsidered the item, and it then passed on second reading by a 7-1 vote.

Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Capital Budget beginning October 1, 2026.

Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning October 1, 2026; authorizing personnel complements; authorizing various contracts, amendments, and grants funded by the budget; amending the City of Corpus Christi's Texas Municipal Retirement System Benefits; providing for a copy of the budget to be filed with the County Clerk; and appropriating funds as provided in the budget. (HB 1522 Taxpayer Impact Statement Attached.)

Ratification of a City Council Ordinance disapproving the Program, Expenditure, and Funding under the Termination, Settlement, and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; adjusting Type B Budget to withdraw funds from the terminated program for the Homewood Suite Incentive; directing the City Manager and City Staff not to make or facilitate payment; and providing for an effective date.

Motion authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas (PCCA) to include utility construction on City-owned portions of Sam Rankin Street from Port Avenue to IH-37 in an amount of $2,000,000.00 for a total not to exceed $4,500,000.00, located in Council District 1 with FY 2027 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund, Water Capital Fund, and Gas Capital Fund."

Motion authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas for Floodwall Upgrades at the Science Museum for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to design and construct a floodwall/bulkhead with concrete apron, provide flood protection, pedestrian connectivity, and Ship Channel operational improvements and City to reimburse Port of Corpus Christi Authority in an amount not to exceed $13,850,000 located in Council District 1 with FY 2026 funding available from prior Type A Sales Tax and new Type B Sales Tax fund.

Ordinance amending the Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement with La Palmera Mall (Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP) to extend the existing agreement for an additional 10 years to recognize a reconfiguration of the mall.

Resolution authorizing the First Amendment to the software and support agreement with ESO Solutions, of Austin, Texas, for a continuing one-year subscription renewal and to include the addition of two software modules for inventory management and data reporting, for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with FY 2026 funding of $141,868.32 from the General Fund, and future renewals subject to sufficient annual budget appropriations.

Approval of the August 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes, August 27, 2026 Budget Workshop Minutes, and September 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The City Council approved the written minutes, which are the official records, of three earlier meetings: a special meeting on August 7, 2026, a budget workshop on August 27, 2026, and a regular meeting on September 1, 2026. The council approved them by an 8-0 vote as part of its consent agenda, a group of routine items voted on together. Approved minutes are the official record of what was discussed and decided at those meetings.

Ordinance annexing a 1.377-acre tract of land located along the south side of FM 43 (Weber Rd), east of CR 47 and west of SH 286 per petition by the landowner, Weber/Crosstown Highway Properties, LLC; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 1.377 acres from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.

Ordinance annexing a 0.99-acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of CR 47 and FM 43 (Weber Rd) per petition by the landowner, Plaza Michoacana, Inc.; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 0.99 acre from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.

Zoning Case No. ZN9318, K & CB Investments, LLC (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1720 2nd Street from the “RM-1” Multifamily District to the “RM-1/SP” Multifamily District with a Special Permit providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).

The City Council gave final approval on consent agenda, by an 8-0 vote, to rezone a property at or near 1720 2nd Street from the RM-1 Multifamily District to the RM-1/SP Multifamily District, which adds a Special Permit. The ordinance sets a penalty of up to $2,000 and requires publication, and staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval. The source text does not list the specific conditions of the Special Permit or what the penalty applies to.

Zoning Case No. ZN9319, CC Leopard, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 8225 Stillwell Lane from the “IL” Light Industrial District to the “R-MH/PUD” Manufactured Home District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).

Zoning Case No. ZN9336, Texas Tyler 31, LLC (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6316 Old Brownsville Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).

The City Council passed a second reading, 8-0 on the consent agenda, of an ordinance that rezones property at or near 6316 Old Brownsville Road from Farm Rural (FR) to General Commercial (CG-2). Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval, and the ordinance sets a penalty of up to $2,000 and provides for publication. The source material does not list the specific uses allowed under CG-2.

Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Project Loan Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP, commonly known as Palo Verde Senior Apartments, increasing the incentive amount by $1,000,000.00, totaling $2,000,000.00 for the development of 75 affordable senior rental housing units located at 5501 Huntwick Avenue and appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the Type B Affordable Housing Fund in FY 2026.

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks and Chapter 53 Traffic, by reinstating applicable fees for oversized and overweight structures, removing fees related to meter-bagging, removing duplicative language and providing an effective date.

Ordinance amending Section 14-1341 of the Corpus Christi Code to add a fee for processing petitions for annexation.

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Fire Prevention and Protection, by revising applicable rates, fees, and charges related to service calls; and providing an effective date.

This ordinance revises several sections of Chapter 18, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Code of Ordinances to update the rates, fees, and charges for fire service calls. The Council passed it on second reading by a 7-1 vote, but the provided text does not list the new amounts, who pays them, or the exact effective date.

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 36-7 to update rental rates and recreation fees for City sports fields and the After Hour Kid Power Daily Drop-In Program (State reimbursement for families who qualify for the program), effective October 1, 2026.

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Solid Waste, by revising applicable charges related to mulch and composting; and amending disposal rates at the transfer station for commercial loads and implementing volume limits on Residential bulk drop off. (Changes have no impact to monthly Solid Waste account fees.)

Ordinance establishing compensation for the Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi beginning in Fiscal Year 2027; providing that all other terms of their appointments remain unchanged; and providing an effective date.

This item comes from the Corpus Christi City Council in Texas, not Los Alamos County, so it may not apply to Los Alamos residents. The ordinance sets pay for the Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges beginning in Fiscal Year 2027 and keeps all other terms of their appointments unchanged. The council passed it on second reading by an 8-0 vote on September 8, 2026; the source text does not list the pay amounts or the specific effective date.

Resolution adopting the updated Title VI Plan as required by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to qualify for federal transportation funding and to ensure continued compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal nondiscrimination requirements.

Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with one additional one-year option period with Water Solutions Unlimited, Inc. of Camby, Indiana for 40% sodium permanganate solution, for Corpus Christi Water (CCW) in an amount not to exceed $2,324,334.60 and a potential amount up to $4,800,129.60 if all options are exercised, with FY 2026 funding of $193,695.00 from the Water Fund.

Zoning Case No. ZN9079, MVR Construction Company Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5514 Greenwood Drive from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “RS-4.5/PUD” Single-Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommends approval).

Zoning Case No. ZN9151, MVR Construction Co Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6201 Greenwood Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CN-1/SP” Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend denial).

Approval of the Consent Agenda

On September 1, 2026, the City Council approved its consent agenda, a group of routine items voted on together, by an 8-0 vote. No items were pulled for separate discussion. The record provided does not list the individual items in the consent agenda, so their specific effects on residents cannot be described from this record.

Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Master Service Agreement for construction material testing with Terracon Consultants, Inc. of Olathe, Kansas in the amount of $1,501,795.50, for a total contract amount of $4,501,795.50, for the Evangeline/San Patricio Co. Groundwater Program; with FY 2026 funding available from Water Capital Fund.

Ratification of a City Council Ordinance disapproving the Program, Expenditure, and Funding under the Termination, Settlement, and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; adjusting Type B Budget to withdraw funds from the terminated program for the Homewood Suite Incentive; directing the City Manager and City Staff not to make or facilitate payment; and providing for an effective date.

Ordinance Authorizing the First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Project Loan Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP, commonly known as Palo Verde Senior Apartments, increasing the incentive amount by $1,000,000.00, totaling $2,000,000.00 for the development of 75 affordable senior rental housing units located at 5501 Huntwick Avenue and appropriating $1,000,000.00 from the Type B Affordable Housing Fund in FY 2026.

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks and Chapter 53 Traffic, by reinstating applicable fees for oversized and overweight structures, removing fees related to meter-bagging, removing duplicative language and providing an effective date.

This ordinance amends Chapters 49 (Streets and Sidewalks) and 53 (Traffic) of the city's Code of Ordinances. It brings back fees for oversized and overweight structures, removes fees related to meter-bagging, and deletes duplicate language, with an effective date set by the ordinance. The City Council passed it on first reading by an 8-0 vote, and the source material does not list the specific fee amounts or the effective date.

Ordinance establishing compensation for the Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges of the City of Corpus Christi beginning in Fiscal Year 2027; providing that all other terms of their appointments remain unchanged; and providing an effective date.

This Corpus Christi, Texas ordinance would set new pay for the city's Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges starting in Fiscal Year 2027, and it keeps all other terms of their appointments the same. It passed first reading 8-0 after a public hearing, but the source text does not include the new salary or hourly amounts or the effective date.

Ordinance amending Section 14-1341 of the Corpus Christi Code to add a fee for processing petitions for annexation.

Ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the State’s Homeland Security Program to purchase 10 replacement Level III rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA equipment (wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves), new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund.

Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Capital Budget beginning October 1, 2026.

Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, beginning October 1, 2026; authorizing personnel complements; authorizing various contracts, amendments, and grants funded by the budget; amending the City of Corpus Christi's Texas Municipal Retirement System Benefits; providing for a copy of the budget to be filed with the County Clerk; and appropriating funds as provided in the budget. (HB 1522 Taxpayer Impact Statement Attached.)

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 36-7 to update rental rates and recreation fees for City sports fields and the After Hour Kid Power Daily Drop-In Program (State reimbursement for families who qualify for the program), effective October 1, 2026.

Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.599774 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 0.50% increase over the no-new-revenue tax rate and approving the tax roll as calculated. (60 percent favorable vote required) (City Council Motion: “I move that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.599774, which is effectively a 0.50% percent increase in the tax rate.”)

On September 1, 2026, the City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance setting the property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2027 at $0.599774 per $100 of property valuation. The council describes this as effectively a 0.50% increase over the no-new-revenue rate, and the vote was 7-1. A second reading and final vote are scheduled for September 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall.

Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, Aviation, Section 9-35 - Parking Rates, by revising the parking rate for long-term parking at the Corpus Christi International Airport.

Resolution renewing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City, Nueces County, and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for a five-year term with an automatic additional one-year extension, with Nueces County and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority each making an annual individual contribution of $10,000.00 to the Local Emergency Planning Committee Fund and the City providing an in-kind contribution for office space, utilities, and related services, to enhance emergency response preparedness for hazardous materials for the Local Emergency Response Planning Committee.

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Fire Prevention and Protection, by revising applicable rates, fees, and charges related to service calls; and providing an effective date.

Approval of the August 13 and 20, 2026 Budget Workshop Minutes, and August 18 and 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and August 6, 2026 Special Meeting.

The council approved the official written records (minutes) of several earlier meetings: budget workshops on August 13 and 20, regular meetings on August 18 and 25, and a special meeting on August 6, 2026. It passed 8-0 as part of the consent agenda, a group of routine items voted on together, and the source text does not describe any other action taken.

Ordinance annexing a 0.99-acre tract of land located at the southwest corner of CR 47 and FM 43 (Weber Rd) per petition by the landowner, Plaza Michoacana, Inc.; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 0.99 acre from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.

Ordinance amending various sections of the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 21, Solid Waste, by revising applicable charges related to mulch and composting; and amending disposal rates at the transfer station for commercial loads and implementing volume limits on Residential bulk drop off. (Changes have no impact to monthly Solid Waste account fees.)

This ordinance changes the county's solid waste code (Chapter 21) in three ways: it revises charges for mulch and composting, raises or sets new disposal rates at the transfer station for commercial loads, and adds volume limits for residential bulk drop-off. The source text does not list the specific new rates or limits. The changes do not affect monthly solid waste account fees, and the ordinance passed first reading on a 6-1 vote.

Zoning Case No. ZN9318, K & CB Investments, LLC (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1720 2nd Street from the “RM-1” Multifamily District to the “RM-1/SP” Multifamily District with a Special Permit providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).

Zoning Case No. ZN9319, CC Leopard, LLC (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 8225 Stillwell Lane from the “IL” Light Industrial District to the “R-MH/PUD” Manufactured Home District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).

Zoning Case No. ZN9336, Texas Tyler 31, LLC (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 6316 Old Brownsville Road from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval).

Approval of the Consent Agenda

On August 25, 2026, the City Council approved a group of routine items called the consent agenda in one 7-0 vote. Items 2 and 7 were removed from the group to be discussed separately, and staff withdrew Item 9, so it was not considered. The meeting record does not list what the consent agenda items are, so their specific effects on residents cannot be described from this record.

Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding pending and contemplated litigation, legal issues, legal strategy, settlement and mediation concerning Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi, et al.; Elevate QOF, LLC v. Peter Zanoni; City Ordinance No. 024256; the agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC for the Homewood Suites by Hilton project; the Termination, Settlement and Release Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Elevate QOF, LLC; any pending or contemplated litigation arising out of or relating to those agreements; and potential attorneys’ fees, expert witness fees, deposition costs, court costs, and other litigation expenses.

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Chapter 5 to amend Short-Term Rental Regulations, including modifying the definition of Type 1 and Type 2 short-term rentals; providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 and publication.

Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys regarding legal issues, legal strategy, potential litigation, administrative proceedings, and other matters protected by the attorney-client privilege concerning the application by the City of Corpus Christi, City of Three Rivers, and Nueces River Authority to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for an emergency order relating to Certificate of Adjudication No. 21-3214 and the operation of the Choke Canyon Reservoir/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir System; the 1995 Agreed Order, as amended in 2001, and operating procedures applicable to the Reservoir System; the requested temporary modification or suspension of water-release, pass-through, inflow, and/or other requirements; proceedings before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the State Office of Administrative Hearings; potential contested case proceedings and related litigation; and the retention, engagement, compensation, and scope of representation of outside legal counsel in connection with such matters.

Resolution authorizing eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business Assistance Agreements with the following entities for two years: LiftFund, Inc., Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, and Del Mar College (DMC) for a total amount not to exceed of $1,226,750.00 to assist small businesses within the City of Corpus Christi to invest and create/retain jobs.

Approval of the July 22 and July 23, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes and August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The City Council approved the minutes of its July 22 and July 23, 2026 special meetings by a 7-0 vote. The August 18, 2026 regular meeting minutes were removed from this vote at the City Secretary's request for further review, so they were not approved.

Ordinance accepting two grants totaling $151,026.78 from the Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division for the State’s Homeland Security Program to purchase 10 replacement Level III rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA equipment (wetsuits, drysuits, helmets, gloves), new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and appropriating $151,026.78 into the FY 2026 Police Grants Fund.

Motion awarding a construction contract to Bridges Specialties, Inc., of Robstown, Texas, for the Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) FY26-28 project, which includes Bridge Rehabilitation, Channel Ditch Improvements, and Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure IDIQ, in an amount up to $6,000,000.00 for a one-year term, with two renewal options to be administratively authorized, in an amount up to $18,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2026 funding available from the Storm Water Capital Fund.

Zoning Case No. ZN9265, Rhodes Development Inc. (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 15349 Northwest Boulevard from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family 4.5 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

The City Council approved a zoning change for a property at or near 15349 Northwest Boulevard, requested by Rhodes Development Inc. It changes the zoning from RS-6 (Single-Family 6) to RS-4.5 (Single-Family 4.5), a single-family residential district. The Council passed it 7-0 on second reading, and the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.

Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by removing Project 17-T, a proposed C1 Collector located between Caribbean Drive and Ramfield Road, and providing for publication.

This ordinance removes Project 17-T, a proposed C1 Collector road between Caribbean Drive and Ramfield Road, from the city's Roadway Master Plan, which is part of the Comprehensive Plan. It passed second reading on the consent agenda by a 7-0 vote on August 25, 2026. The source text does not give reasons for the removal or any cost or property effects. Note that this item concerns the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, not Los Alamos County.

Motion authorizing the execution of an agreement with Friends of Farrah Fawcett for the construction, donation, and acceptance of artwork commemorating Farrah Fawcett to be placed on the Seawall, at or near the Art Center.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

The City Council approved its consent agenda, a group of routine items voted on together, by an 8-0 vote. Items 3, 7, and 11 were removed from the group and are not covered by this approval; the council will consider them separately. The source does not list the contents of the approved items, so their specific effects, costs, and affected residents cannot be stated here.

Motion authorizing execution of a three-year service agreement with Next Level Urgent Care, through the Choice Partners Cooperative, to implement a comprehensive primary, urgent, and preventive care program for City employees, in an amount up to $5,700,000.00 for the three-year term, with FY 2027 funding of $1,772,664.00 from the Fire, Police, and Citicare Health Benefits Funds, subject to future budget approval.

The City Council approved, by an 8-0 vote on August 18, 2026, a three-year agreement with Next Level Urgent Care to provide a care program for City employees, including primary, urgent, and preventive care. The agreement is set at up to $5,700,000 over three years, with $1,772,664 for fiscal year 2027 drawn from the Fire, Police, and Citicare Health Benefits Funds, and future years depend on later budget approval. The agreement is made through the Choice Partners Cooperative, and no public comments were made.

Resolution authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 to the service agreement with Concentra Health Services, Inc., to continue providing services for the City-sponsored employee Wellness Clinic for up to an additional five months, if necessary, from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, for a total amount up to $365,053.75, with FY 2026 funding of $146,021.50 from the Fire, Police, and Citicare Health Benefits Funds, with the remaining amount subject to sufficient appropriation in the FY 2027 budget.

The City Council approved an amendment that lets the City keep using Concentra Health Services, Inc. to run the employee Wellness Clinic, from August 1 through December 31, 2026. The total cost could be up to $365,053.75, with $146,021.50 coming from the FY 2026 Fire, Police, and Citicare Health Benefits Funds and the rest depending on funds approved in the FY 2027 budget.

Resolution authorizing the 1525 N. Shoreline Blvd. property acquisition program project of the Corpus Christi B Corporation for economic development of tourism, convention, concession, public events, and/or parking facility; approving $646,875.00 to purchase the property, and up to $10,500.00 for closing costs, totaling $657,375.00 for the program project to enhance economic development as an extension to the Hilliard Center.

Approval of the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The County Council approved the minutes, which are the written record, of its August 11, 2026 regular meeting. The approval was part of the consent agenda, a group of routine items passed together without separate debate, and the vote was 8-0. Minutes let residents and staff check what was discussed and decided at that meeting.

Ordinance amending the Roadway Master Plan of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by removing Project 17-T, a proposed C1 Collector located between Caribbean Drive and Ramfield Road, and providing for publication.

Ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Whitecap Public Improvement District No. 1, Improvement Area No. 1, including the collection of the 2026 Annual Installments.

Motion authorizing subrecipient grant awards for $40,857.80 each to Mother Teresa Shelter, The Salvation Army, Timon’s Ministries, 911 Park Place dba Mission 911, and Esperanza De Tejas from the City of Corpus Christi’s State funded Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) general set-aside allocation to provide services to individuals who are homeless, or at risk of being homeless for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorizing subrecipient grants for The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Coastal Bend for $17,935.34 and awards to Esperanza De Tejas, and Timon’s Ministries for $17,935.33 each from the City of Corpus Christi’s State funded HHSP youth set-aside allocation to provide services to youth who are homeless for Fiscal Year 2027 contingent on receiving executed agreements from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and effective September 1, 2026 or the effective date of the State agreements, whichever is later.

Motion authorizing execution of two one-year supply agreements, with two one-year options, with Southern Tire Mart, LLC, of Columbia, Mississippi, in an amount up to $748,325.00 for the purchase of trailer and large vehicle tires, and with Beasley Tire Service-Houston, Inc., in an amount up to $462,820.00 for the purchase of passenger vehicle and light truck tires, both with offices in Corpus Christi, for a total combined amount up to $1,211,145.00 and a potential up to $3,633,435.00 if options are exercised, for the Asset Management Department, with FY 2026 funding of $201,857.50 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.

Zoning Case No. ZN9184, Gonzales Adolph Et als. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1753 Gollihar Road from the “RS-6” Single Family 6 District to the “RM-1” Multifamily District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

This ordinance rezones one property at or near 1753 Gollihar Road from RS-6 (Single Family 6) to RM-1 (Multifamily), which would allow multifamily housing on that lot. The City Council passed it on second reading on the consent agenda by an 8-0 vote, after the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval. The ordinance also includes a penalty of up to $2,000 and requires publication.

Motion authorizing a one-time purchase from A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., of Dubuque, Iowa, for $138,120.00 to purchase one-inch galvanized and insulated gas meter valves utilized by Corpus Christi Gas, with FY 2026 funding from Gas CIP Funds.

Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

This item is a Corpus Christi, Texas City Council resolution, not a Los Alamos County action, so it may not apply to Los Alamos residents. The council passed it 8-0 on the consent agenda, which reaffirms the city's investment policy and investment strategies for fiscal year 2026-2027. The source text contains only the title, so it gives no dollar amounts or further details of the policy.

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.

Zoning Case No. ZN9265, Rhodes Development Inc. (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 15349 Northwest Boulevard from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “RS-4.5” Single-Family 4.5 District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

Approval of the Consent Agenda

The council voted 8-0 to approve a group of routine items called the consent agenda, except for nine items (4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 16, 17, 18 and 21) that were pulled for separate discussion and votes. The record does not list what the approved items or the pulled items contain, so their effects on residents cannot be determined from this summary.

Motion awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., of Houston, Texas, in an amount up to $19,039,000.00 and authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the professional services contract with Hazen and Sawyer, of Corpus Christi to provide construction phase services in an amount of $223,071.18, for a total contract value not to exceed $1,888,693.18, for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant (ONSWTP) Flocculation Upgrades and Baffling Basin 1 & 2 project, located in Council District 1, with FY 2026 funding available from the Water Capital Fund.

One-Reading ordinance declaring the proposed "Fair Water Amendment" charter amendment to be a climate charter amendment under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 9; finding the proposed charter amendment ineligible for submission to the voters unless approved by the Texas Legislature; declining to order an election on the petitioned "Fair Water Amendment" charter amendment; providing findings; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. OR One-Reading Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi on providing for consideration of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi for petitioners’ proposed "Fair Water Amendment"; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Waller County Asphalt, Inc., of Hempstead, Texas, in an amount up to $366,600.00, with a potential up to $1,099,800.00 if the options are exercised, for all-weather asphalt mix materials utilized by the Public Works Department, with FY 2026 funding of $45,825.00 from the Streets Fund.

Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Mitigation and Backup Generator project in an amount up to $1,619,336.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from the Emergency Management Grant Fund and Wastewater Capital Fund.

Ordinance approving the 2026 Annual Update to the Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll for the Whitecap Public Improvement District No. 1, Improvement Area No. 1, including the collection of the 2026 Annual Installments.

This ordinance approves the 2026 yearly update to the service and assessment plan and assessment roll for the Whitecap Public Improvement District No. 1, Improvement Area No. 1. It also authorizes collection of the 2026 annual installments from property owners in that area. The council passed it on first reading 8-0 on the consent agenda, and the source text does not list dollar amounts.

Approval of the July 8, 2026 Workshop Minutes, July 22 and 23, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes, and July 28, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

The City Council approved the official written records (minutes) of its July 8, 2026 workshop and its July 28, 2026 regular meeting by an 8-0 vote. The minutes of the July 22 and 23, 2026 special meeting were pulled from the vote at the request of the City Secretary for further review, so they were not approved at this meeting. Minutes give residents an official record of what was discussed and decided at council meetings.

Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi on the question of continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District and associated sales tax for 10 years; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.

Ordinance ordering a general election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment of branch early voting polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County, and a runoff election, if one is necessary, on December 12, 2026; authorizing execution of a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.

Zoning Case No. ZN9187, MVR Construction, Co. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 5040 Rockford Drive from the “RS-6” Single-Family District to the “RS-6/PUD” Single-Family District with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

Ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2027 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget in the amount of $3,703,414, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of $232,640, and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) budget in the amount of $3,507,376.36 for a total of $7,443,430.36 annual HUD funding; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to submit the AAP; authorizing a staff complement of 17 positions; accepting and appropriating funding for the approved AAP projects and authorizing the execution of funding agreements, amendments, environmental review records, and other documents necessary to implement the Fiscal Year 2027 Program Year 2026 AAP.

Ordinance amending Sec. 10-86(a)(1) of the Code of Ordinances, by increasing the beach parking permit fee from $12.00 to $20.00; and providing an effective date.

Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department under its Boating Access Grant Program, in the amount of $249,990.00, with a required cash match of $83,330.00, for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project; appropriating $249,990.00 in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget.

Ordinance appropriating Airport Grant No. 73 (a multi-project grant) in the amount of $7,711,443.00 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program for the Baggage Handling System Improvements Project, Taxiway Echo Rehabilitation Project, and design for the West Apron Expansion and Realignment Project in the Airport Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Grants Fund; transferring $384,044.40 from the Airport Operating Fund to the Airport CIP Reserve Fund for the 5% cash match; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures each by $8,095,487.40.

Ordinance annexing a 1.377-acre tract of land located along the south side of FM 43 (Weber Rd), east of CR 47 and west of SH 286 per petition by the landowner, Weber/Crosstown Highway Properties, LLC; approving the related service plan; adding the annexed area to City Council District 3; seeking removal of annexed territory from Emergency Services District; rezoning the 1.377 acres from the “FR” Farm Rural District to the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.

Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Bath Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi to provide design, bid, and construction phase services for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generator project in an amount up to $729,489.00, located in Council District 5, with FY 2026 funding available from the Emergency Management Grant Fund and Wastewater Capital Fund.

Motion awarding a construction contract to Anderson Columbia Co. Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the total base bid and additive alternate 1 for the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) Taxiway Echo Rehabilitation Project, in an amount up to $1,767,975.00, located in Council District 3, with FY 2026 funding available from the FAA Grant #73 fund and Airport Operating Fund.

Motion authorizing execution of a five-year service agreement for dumpster collection services with Frontier K2, LLC, of Austin, with an office in Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $755,639.95, for services provided at more than 60 City properties for the Solid Waste Services Department, with FY 2026 funding of $13,504.63 from various departmental funds.

The City Council approved a five-year contract with Frontier K2, LLC, of Austin, for dumpster collection at more than 60 City properties, run by the Solid Waste Services Department. The contract can cost up to $755,639.95, and $13,504.63 is budgeted for fiscal year 2026 from various department funds. The Council voted 8-0 to approve it, and no members of the public spoke on the item.

Motion awarding a construction contract to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. of Corpus Christi for the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) Rehabilitate Terminal Building Phase III - Baggage Handling System Improvements Project in an amount up to $4,565,790.40, located in Council District 3, with FY2026 funding available from the Airport CIP Grants Fund and the Airport Capital Reserve Fund.

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement with Gulf Coast Fleet and Truck Equipment, LLC, of Corpus Christi, through the TIPS Cooperative, in an amount up to $700,839.92 for upfitting services for Police vehicles, with FY 2026 funding of $192,458.52 from the Crime Control District Fund, $363,532.76 from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, and $144,848.64 from the General Fund.

The City Council approved a one-year agreement with Gulf Coast Fleet and Truck Equipment, LLC, of Corpus Christi, through the TIPS Cooperative, for upfitting work on Police vehicles. The agreement can cost up to $700,839.92 in fiscal year 2026, paid from the Crime Control District Fund, the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, and the General Fund. The item passed 8-0 on the consent agenda.

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, of Birmingham, Alabama, with an office in San Antonio, in an amount up to $252,580.00, with a potential up to $757,740.00.00 if options are exercised, to provide 2,000 tons of cold-mix, cold laid asphalt for the Public Works Department, with FY 2026 funding of $84,193.33 from the Streets Fund.

Zoning Case No. ZN9184, Gonzales Adolph Et als. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 1753 Gollihar Road from the “RS-6” Single Family 6 District to the “RM-1” Multifamily District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).

Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with three one-year options, with Morehead Dotts Rybak, Inc., of Corpus Christi, in an amount up to $150,000.00, with a potential up to $600,000.00 if the options are exercised, for marketing services for the Corpus Christi International Airport.

Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement light- and heavy-duty vehicles, machinery, and equipment by various departments, of which all units will be outright purchases, for a combined total amount of $7,024,772.72, with such items to be acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources stated, with FY 2026 funding from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund.

The Council approved a resolution to buy replacement light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, machinery, and equipment for several county departments, with a combined cost of $7,024,772.72. All items will be outright purchases paid with FY 2026 money from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, and the Council passed it 8-0 on the consent agenda. The purchases replace existing county equipment, which affects the services those departments provide to residents.

Ordinance authorizing a 10-year lease with two five-year mutual renewals, with the Harbor Playhouse Company, a Texas Nonprofit Corporation, for the Harbor Playhouse located at 1802 N. Chaparral St., in consideration of Harbor Playhouse Company advancing community theater through performances, educational programs, outreach activities, and cultural programming, and maintenance of the facilities; and providing for publication. (28-day delay required between readings)

Resolution to consider a proposed ad valorem tax rate of no more than $0.599774 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, also being Tax Year 2026, and taking a record vote; setting the date for the City’s proposed FY 2027 budget and proposed FY 2027 ad valorem tax rate public hearings and first reading ordinances on September 1, 2026, with adoption of the FY 2027 budget and FY 2027 ad valorem tax rate on September 8, 2026.

The City Council approved a resolution setting a proposed property tax rate of no more than $0.599774 per $100 of taxable property value for Fiscal Year 2027 (Tax Year 2026). The vote was 7-1, and the resolution also sets public hearings on the proposed budget and tax rate for September 1, 2026, with final adoption planned for September 8, 2026.