City CouncilTuesday, May 12, 2026 · 11:30 AM · Council Chambers

#AMayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.

#BInvocation to be given by Pastor Brian Hill with First Baptist Church.

#CPledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Adam Copeland, senior at Annapolis Christian Academy.

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

#1Presentation recognizing National Beach Safety Week, May 18-25, presented by Parks and Recreation.

#2A presentation regarding the 49th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon scheduled for May 16, 2026.

#4Ordinance approving a lease estoppel certificate for the ground lease with Dlugosch III, LLC (DBA The Texan Stores) at Corpus Christi International Airport, and authorizing execution of related documents.

#5Ordinance authorizing issuance of up to $115,000,000 in City of Corpus Christi General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026, drawing from the Bond 2022 and Bond 2024 authorizations, and levying an annual ad valorem tax to repay the bonds.

#6An ordinance authorizing the issuance of Utility System Senior Lien Revenue Improvement and/or Refunding Bonds for water, wastewater, stormwater, and gas utility improvements (up to $500,000,000) and refinancings (up to $113,175,000), including related agreements and delegation of authority to city officials.

#7Public hearing and ordinance ratifying the FY 2026 Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD and approving a substantial amendment that accepts $160,098 from the Ed Rachel Foundation and awards funds to Rising Tide Ministries and Habitat for Humanity programs, with corresponding appropriation and budget amendment.

#8Motion authorizing a four-year cooperative purchase agreement with EGSW LLC of San Antonio for $933,240.00 to supply Micro-Solve grease and odor treatment for wastewater facilities, with FY2026 funding of $116,655.00 from the Wastewater Fund.

#9Resolution authorizing a five-year, up to $1,609,255.50 service agreement with Hach Company for preventative maintenance and instrument calibration at Corpus Christi Water facilities, with FY 2026 funding split between the Water and Wastewater Funds.

#10Resolution authorizing a one-year, $340,549.50 service agreement with Pure Technologies for in-service treated water leak detection and mapping of the Laguna Madre Crossing and Port Aransas Pipelines, funded through the Water Fund.

#11Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement, with three one-year options, with Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, LLC for chemical testing and analysis of water and wastewater samples for Corpus Christi Water, up to $232,725.00 base (up to $930,900.00 if options exercised), with FY 2026 funding from the Water and Wastewater Funds.

#12Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement (with two one-year options) with G.P. Transport, Inc. of Gregory for backfill materials needed for water line repairs, with FY 2026 funding of $562,317 from the Water Fund.

#13Motion authorizing two three-year temporary staffing service agreements with AG|CM and ND Global Consulting Services Inc., each up to $3,000,000, to support Capital Improvement Program projects citywide for the Engineering Services Department, with FY2026 funding of $1,501,382 from the Engineering Services Fund.

#14A motion to award a construction contract to Bonco, LLC of Driscoll, Texas for the Asset Management Service Center Secure Enclave project, including installation of 8,700 LF of chain-link fencing and motorized access points, not to exceed $1,272,770.00, funded through the City Facilities CIP fund.

#15Resolution authorizing submission of a $3,375,000 FEMA BRIC grant application for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant Backup Generator Project, with a required $1,125,000 cash match from the Wastewater Capital Fund.

#16Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 12937 Hearn Road from 'RS-6' Single Family District to 'RS-TF' Two Family Zoning District for applicant America Alfa Group, LLC; Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.

#17One-reading ordinance awarding a Construction Manager-At-Risk contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston, Texas for pre-construction services and initial construction of a force main for the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project, up to $16,194,400.00, with an amendment to the FY 2026 Capital Budget funded by the Water Capital Fund.

#18Ordinance approving policies to be implemented during a Level 1 Water Emergency.

#19Council members request an agenda item to discuss and potentially revise the city's utility payment arrangement policies for seniors aged 65+ and veterans, aiming to make payments more accessible and prevent water service disruptions.

#20A briefing providing an update on the city's water supply.

#21Executive session to consult with attorneys on legal issues involving state and federal regulatory rules and property/contract rights related to potential purchase, lease, or storage of natural gas property rights, including possible underground gas storage facilities near the Agua Dulce Hub and nearby county roads.

#22Executive session for the City Council and Commissioners Court to consult with attorneys under Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding legal issues related to personnel matters of the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District.

#23Executive session for the City Council to consult with attorneys on litigation (Ajit David v. City of Corpus Christi) and on an agreement between the Type B Corporation and Elevate QOF LLC providing up to $2,000,000 in incentives for a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel project, requested by three council members.

#24Executive session for the City to consult with attorneys and deliberate on legal issues, negotiations, and potential agreements related to groundwater and property rights in the Evangeline Aquifer area of San Patricio County, including a possible modified purchase and sale agreement with Evangeline Laguna, L.P.

Approval of the Consent Agenda