City CouncilTuesday, May 5, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Council Chambers

#AMayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.

#BInvocation to be given by Rob Bailey with Southside Community Church.

#CPledge 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.

#DCity Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.

#1Presentation recognizing the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center's Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative Award.

#2Ceremonial presentation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerk's Week.

#3A presentation recognizing the 2026 Women of Inspiration Awards.

#4Appointments to be made to the Animal Care Advisory Committee, Ethics Commission, and Marina Advisory Committee.

#6Ordinance to accept a $29,448.00 Texas Office of the Governor FY 2023 State Homeland Security Program grant to purchase three emergency response stabilization kits for Fire Department ladder trucks, and appropriate the funds into the Fire Grants Fund.

#7Ordinance to accept a $4,000.00 grant from the 2024 Helping Heroes Program funded by Flint Hills Resources to purchase Shelter-In-Place kits for the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and appropriate the funds into the Fire Grants Fund.

#8Resolution authorizing the purchase of two radio dispatch console systems, equipment, and 36 software licenses from Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc. of San Antonio for $129,697.16, funded by the MetroCom Fund for CCPD dispatching services.

#9Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Nueces County for the City to provide lifeguard services at Nueces County Padre Balli Park from May 25 to September 7, 2026, at an estimated cost of $70,628, to be reimbursed by the County.

#10Resolution authorizing a Development Agreement for Subzone B of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 7, allowing 50% of annual tax increment revenue to reimburse eligible public infrastructure costs for the London Proper development.

#11Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District to participate in the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP), a cooperative purchasing group for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.

#12Motion authorizing a 15-month cooperative service agreement with Nueces Farm Center, Inc. dba Nueces Power Equipment, through BuyBoard Cooperative, for up to $210,000 in heavy equipment rentals for the Public Works Department, with FY2026 funding as needed from the Street Maintenance and Storm Water Funds.

#13Motion awarding a construction contract to APD Construction, LLC to build a concrete walking trail and install exercise equipment at St. Andrews Park in Council District 3, funded by G.O. Bond 2024.

#14Motion to decide whether city staff should evaluate a desalination water supply business proposal developed by AXE H2O.

#15A motion for the city council to decide whether city staff should evaluate a business proposal from Seven Seas Water Group for a future brackish water supply.

#16Resolution authorizing submission of a $212,068 grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and an interlocal agreement with Nueces County to distribute the funds evenly between the County and the City if awarded.

#17Resolution supporting a proposed amendment to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments bylaws to reduce the number of board director positions, as recommended by CBCOG's Executive Director.

#18Ordinance approving a lease estoppel and consenting to a Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate and Agreement for the ground lease with Dlugosch III, LLC (dba The Texan Stores) at the Corpus Christi International Airport.

#19Ordinance authorizing issuance of City of Corpus Christi General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000,000, covering the third issuance under the Bond 2022 authorization and first issuance under the Bond 2024 authorization, including tax levy and delegation of authority for bond execution.

#20Ordinance authorizing the City of Corpus Christi to issue Utility System Senior Lien Revenue Improvement and/or Refunding Bonds, not to exceed $500,000,000 for water, wastewater, stormwater, and gas utility improvements and not to exceed $113,175,000 for refinancing, including related agreements and delegated authority for execution.

#21One-reading emergency ordinance approving the thirteenth amendment to the TIRZ #3 Project & Financing Plan, creating a program specifically for the demolition of the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse, with total payments of $2,000,000 to Nueces County as approved by the TIRZ #3 Board of Directors on May 5, 2026.

#22Public hearing and ordinance ratifying the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD and its Substantial Amendment No. 1, accepting Ed Rachel Foundation funding and awarding grants to Rising Tide Ministries and Habitat for Humanity, while appropriating funds and amending the FY 2026 Operating Budget.

#23Resolution amending the city's Financial Budgetary Policies adopted under Resolution 033727 and providing financial policy direction for preparation of the FY 2027 operating and capital budgets.

#24Resolution amending the City's Debt Management Policy, which was originally adopted by Resolution 029321 on December 13, 2011.

#25A briefing providing an update on the city's water supply status.

#26Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys and deliberate on legal issues, property rights, and potential agreements related to the purchase or sale of groundwater rights accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County, including a possible modified agreement with Evangeline Laguna, L.P.

Approval of the Consent Agenda