Up to $115 Million in General Improvement Bonds (26-0653)
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An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026”, for the third issuance of bonds from the Bond 2022 authorization and the first issuance of bonds from the Bond 2024 authorization, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000,000, within set parameters; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the execution of related engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
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Check deed restrictions before Hearn Road duplex build
Context: The rezoning moved through both first (2026-05-05) and second reading (2026-05-12) unopposed on consent, 9-0 each time, with the record showing zoning compliance resolved but no mention of private restrictions.
Recommended: Zoning now permits two-family use at 12937 Hearn Road, but if the block carries private deed restrictions limiting it to single-family, those restrictions still control and are enforceable by neighboring owners regardless of the new zoning — pull the plat and deed records to confirm before a client relies on the rezoning alone.
Build duplex now allowed at 12937 Hearn Road
Context: Council adopted the rezoning on second reading 9-0 on 2026-05-12, following a 9-0 first reading on 2026-05-05, with no floor debate on either date.
Recommended: The RS-6-to-RS-TF rezoning is final now that second reading passed, so a two-family structure is permitted on this lot where only single-family was allowed before — pull the RS-TF dimensional standards (setbacks, lot coverage, unit count) before filing a building permit.
Ask why Hearn Road duplex rezoning got zero debate
Context: The ordinance cleared first reading on 2026-05-05 and second reading on 2026-05-12, both unanimous 9-0 consent votes with no recorded floor debate, despite changing land use from single-family to two-family.
Recommended: A single-family-to-duplex rezoning passed both readings 9-0 on the consent agenda with no council member pulling it for discussion — request the Planning Commission staff report and the notification mailing list to check whether nearby homeowners were actually notified or raised objections before the quiet adoption.
Expect duplex construction near 12937 Hearn Road
Context: City Council finalized the RS-6-to-RS-TF rezoning on second reading by a 9-0 vote on 2026-05-12.
Recommended: The lot at 12937 Hearn Road can now be redeveloped as a two-family duplex instead of a single-family home, meaning more residents, cars, and construction activity on that block — watch for a building permit application at the address.
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An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026”, for the third issuance of bonds from the Bond 2022 authorization and the first issuance of bonds from the Bond 2024 authorization, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000,000, within set parameters; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the execution of related engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
Vote: 9 for, 0 against
Authorize General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026, up to $115,000,000 (second reading)
An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026”, for the third issuance of bonds from the Bond 2022 authorization and the first issuance of bonds from the Bond 2024 authorization, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $115,000,000, within set parameters; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the Bonds; delegating the authority to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Director of Finance and Procurement, and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the execution of related engagement agreements with the City’s Financial Advisors and Bond Counsel; and providing for an effective date.
Vote: 9 for, 0 against
Authorize issuance of General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026, up to $115,000,000