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2026 Report

165 meetings · 28 committees · $1.9B financial · 188 important findings · Updates as new data arrives

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Executive Summary

City Summary — 2026

On February 17, 2026, the City Council passed Item #14 (File 26-0192) authorizing $410.0M in bond financing on a split 8-1 vote, with Council Member Vaughn opposed. [121]City CouncilFeb 17 On July 28, 2026, the City Council passed on second reading Item 4 (File 26-1010), an ordinance approving the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY 2027 with expenditures totaling $11,189,046.00 and appropriating that amount in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund. [13]City CouncilJul 28

Financial Highlights

On July 28, 2026, the City Council passed on second reading Item 4 (File 26-1010), an ordinance approving the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for FY 2027 with expenditures totaling $11,189,046.00 and appropriating that amount in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund. [13]City CouncilJul 28 The City Council passed on first reading on the consent agenda Item 14 (File 26-0989), an ordinance accepting a $249,990.00 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boating Access Grant Program award with a required cash match of $83,330.00 for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project. [13]City CouncilJul 28 The motion on Item #21 (File 26-1155), which would have accepted an unrestricted donation from Voices for Coastal Bend Energy to fund preparation and submission of the City's U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Desalination grant application for the Inner Harbor desalination project, failed. [13]City CouncilJul 28 On July 21, 2026, the City Council authorized Item 7 (File 26-0933), a five-year agreement with Hach Company of Loveland, Colorado, up to $405,598.43, with FY 2026 funding of $66,436.00 from the Wastewater Fund, by a vote of 8-0 under Enactment No. 033971. [22]City CouncilJul 21 On July 21, 2026, the City Council authorized Item 8 (File 26-0934), a three-year supply agreement not to exceed $546,969.93 with TDW (US), Inc. of Tulsa, Oklahoma, with FY 2026 funding not to exceed $30,387.22 from the Gas Fund, by a vote of 8-0 under Enactment No. 033972. [22]City CouncilJul 21 On June 30, 2026, Item 19 (File 26-0940) authorized the City's intent to reimburse itself for prior lawful capital expenditures from the proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable obligations, with FY 2026 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. [33]City CouncilJun 30 The City Council awarded a $23,277,314.87 construction contract to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi (Item 3, File 26-0761) for the reconstruction of Flour Bluff Drive from Yorktown Boulevard to Don Patricio Road, which passed on the consent agenda and is funded through the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Capital Funds. [48]Special City Council MeetingJun 2 Victory Building Team of Corpus Christi, TX was awarded up to $10,450,000 for the Boat Haul Out/Office/Retail Facility, including demolition of the existing facility, funded from the Type A Sales Tax fund (File 26-0500, Council District 1), on a vote that carried 8 to 1 with Hernandez against. [36]City CouncilJun 23 Item #25 (File 26-0802), a $406,345.24 grant with a $101,586.31 cash match from the Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Division under the FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for network equipment, a cybersecurity response and detection platform, and IT staff training, passed on consent. [36]City CouncilJun 23 Council approved a Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston, Texas for up to $16,194,400, covering pre-construction services, purchase of long-lead items, and initiation of construction for the force main installation portion of the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project (Item #17, File 26-0736). [66]City CouncilMay 12 Item #12 (File 26-0512) awarded a construction contract not to exceed $5,958,987.29 to Grace Paving and Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi for reconstruction of Carroll Lane from State Highway 358 to Holly Road, funded from the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Funds, and passed on the consent agenda. [79]City CouncilApr 28 Item #21 (File 26-0656), a $2,000,000 emergency ordinance amending the TIRZ #3 Project & Financing Plan to fund demolition of the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse payable to Nueces County, was approved 7-1 with Campos against after a public hearing with no comments. [71]City CouncilMay 5 On February 17, 2026, the City Council passed Item #14 (File 26-0192) authorizing $410.0M in bond financing on a split 8-1 vote, with Council Member Vaughn opposed. [121]City CouncilFeb 17 The City Council approved a $547,966 contract with McDonald Municipal & Industrial (C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc.) of Houston for a 500-kilowatt generator at the Police Training Academy (File 26-0197, Council District 5), passed on consent and funded from FY2026 Facility Maintenance CIP and Facility Management and Maintenance funds. [116]City CouncilFeb 24 On March 17, 2026, the City Council passed Item #18 (File 26-0415), a professional services contract with Spheros Environmental Group Parent Inc. of Round Rock, TX for Far Field Modeling of the Corpus Christi Bay System not to exceed $298,210, funded from the Water Capital Fund. [106]City CouncilMar 17 The City Council passed File 26-0024, a three-year uniformed security guard services agreement with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services of Santa Ana, California for up to $6,292,930.09, with FY 2026 funding of $1,223,625.00 from the Facility & Property Management Fund for the Asset Management Department. [123]City CouncilFeb 10 A $15,879,385.60 construction contract was awarded to Bay Ltd. of Corpus Christi under File 25-1994 for reconstruction of Alameda Street from Airline Road to Everhart Road in Council District 2, funded from Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Funds, and passed on the consent agenda. [123]City CouncilFeb 10 Change Order No. 4 with CSA Construction, Inc. of Houston, Texas for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Process Upgrade & BPC Facility Decommissioning project in Council District 4, adding $3,521,988.44 for a total not to exceed $113,412,188.44 funded from the Wastewater Capital Fund, passed as File 26-0142. [123]City CouncilFeb 10 The Corpus Christi Type B Corporation board passed unanimously Item 4 (File 25-2006), a $1,000,000 amendment to the Affordable Housing Project Loan Agreement with Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP (Palo Verde Senior Apartments) drawn from the Type B Corporation Affordable Housing Fund, with the FY 2026 Budget amended to appropriate $1,000,000 from the Type B Corporation fund balance for the Huntwick Affordable Housing Project. [148]Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type BJan 12 The Type A Financial Reports as of November 30, 2025 (File 25-1979), presented by Director of Finance Sergio Villasana at the referral of President Summers, received the official disposition "No action taken" and were filed with the City Secretary. [149]Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation - Type AJan 12 The Planning Commission approved Zoning Case ZN9067 (File 25-2011) for BRBG Investments, LLC at 1001 FM 43, rezoning from FR to CN-1, with the associated $2,000 figure representing the maximum penalty specified in the ordinance's publication clause for zoning violations rather than city spending. [152]Planning CommissionJan 7

Development & Land Use

At the Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type B Corporation meeting, Ms. Holland moved to approve a contract with Shoreline Diversification LLC for the purchase of property at 1525 N. Shoreline Blvd. for $646,875.00 (File 26-1021), seconded by Mr. LaRue and passed unanimously. [26]Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type BJul 13 The City Council passed and approved Item 18 (File 26-1152), directing staff to develop an ETJ, utility, infrastructure, and public facilities protection policy requiring data centers and similar high-intensity digital infrastructure projects to enter into an IDA and to fully fund their own infrastructure needs, by a vote of 7 to 1 with 1 abstention under Enactment No. M2026-070. [22]City CouncilJul 21 The Planning Commission denied item #10 (file 26-1035), the waiver for wastewater construction, which staff had recommended for denial, with a recorded status of Failed. [31]Planning CommissionJul 8 The City Council approved a Development Agreement for Subzone A of TIRZ No. 7 (File 26-0559), authorizing the use of 50% of annual tax increment revenue to levy and collect special assessments on property within the PID to finance public infrastructure costs to be reimbursed by TIRZ No. 7 for the Mirabella Development. [79]City CouncilApr 28 Item 4 (File 26-0729) authorized a $5,337,666 transfer to the Capital Budget for CIP projects associated with the Hilliard Center renovation, funded from Arena Fund revenue. [62]Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation - Type AMay 18 At 4428 Leopard St. (File 26-0625), the Building Standards Board ordered demolition of the commercial structure within 30 days, with the city authorized to demolish if the owner fails to act. [52]Building Standards BoardMay 28 On February 17, 2026, the City Council passed the resolution for the 101-unit mixed-income Sea Gulf Villas development proposed by UDG Sea Gulf Villas, LTD at 416 N. Chaparral Street (File 26-0185) by a vote of 8 to 1, with Vaughn opposed. [121]City CouncilFeb 17 On January 27, 2026, the Council approved a resolution awarding a construction contract to B.E. Beecroft Company, Inc. of Corpus Christi for up to $6,601,560.20 to build a new boater's facility, demolish the existing one, and resurface the L-Head parking lot in Council District 1, funded through the Type A Sales Tax fund for FY 2026, with the item pulled from the consent agenda and passed 5 to 4, Council Members Vaughn, Hernandez, Cantu, and Paxson voting against (File 25-1965). [134]City CouncilJan 27 The Council annexed a 109.109-acre tract along FM 2444 (Staples St.) upon petition by ZBK, LLC for development of a single-family subdivision, approving the related service plan and rezoning 53.211 acres to "RS-22" Single-Family 22 District (File 25-2026). [134]City CouncilJan 27

Contracts & Procurement

Item #8 (File 26-0647), a motion authorizing execution of a three-year supply agreement with Pathmark Traffic Equipment, LLC of San Marcos in an amount up to $625,062.50 for traffic sign materials used citywide by the Streets Division of the Public Works Department with FY 2026 funding of $69,451.39 from the Streets Fund, passed on the consent agenda. [25]City CouncilJul 14 Item 4 (File 26-0770), authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County under which the County reimburses the City $75,418.86 for Police Department participation in the Red Cord Initiative Program, passed on second reading on the consent agenda 8-0 (Enactment No. 033969). [22]City CouncilJul 21 The motion on Item 21 (File 26-1017), which would have authorized staff to work with WSP to apply for and accept U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant funds for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant, failed 4-5 and the item was placed on Future Agenda, leaving no engagement authorized. [33]City CouncilJun 30 Item #11 authorized Amendment No. 3 to HDR, Inc.'s professional services contract for the Mary Rhodes I Condition Assessment project, adding $474,896 and bringing the total contract value to a not-to-exceed $3,055,157 funded from the Raw Water Capital Fund (File 26-0572), and passed on consent. [79]City CouncilApr 28 KJM Commercial, Inc. dba Victory Building Team was awarded a $3,658,500 construction contract for the Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations & Control Center in Council District 4 (File 26-0281, Wastewater Capital Fund). [106]City CouncilMar 17 Item #10 (File 25-1829), a three-year supply agreement with two one-year option periods with Hach Company of Loveland, Colorado, worth $2,700,000 to purchase instruments, components, and reagent consumables for Corpus Christi Water, passed on consent. [146]City CouncilJan 13

Community Impact

At the July 15, 2026 Animal Care Advisory Committee meeting, the partnership with STAR and Cattery for spay and neuter services targeting six specific zip codes was reported to have facilitated 261 surgical procedures comprising 134 dogs and 127 cats (File 26-0984). [24]Animal Care Advisory CommitteeJul 15 On the July 28, 2026 consent agenda, the City Council passed on first reading an ordinance accepting a $249,990.00 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boating Access Grant Program award for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project, with a required cash match of $83,330.00, appropriating the grant in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget (File 26-0989). [13]City CouncilJul 28 Under Committee Reports at the July 7, 2026 Library Board meeting (File 26-0996, Result: No action taken), Jennifer Anderson reported that the Friends of CCPL supported "Magic at the Library" by Bronson Chadwick and secured funding through the Texas Commission on the Arts for the performance. [32]Library BoardJul 7 Director Kathleen Chapa reported that the Spay & Neuter partnership with STAR and Cattery completed 193 surgeries since May 1, consisting of 101 dogs and 92 cats. [38]Animal Care Advisory CommitteeJun 17 In the 2026 Arts Grant Program briefing (File 26-0530), city staff reported that all payments for the 2026 grant year are complete with $10,043.00 remaining. [78]Arts and Cultural CommissionApr 28 Lisa Oliver of Parks and Recreation described summer programs and swim lessons, new sensory time at the Natatorium, beach wheelchairs available at Magee, North Beach, and Gulf beaches, and a trail chair available at Oso Wetlands Preserve under File 26-0704. [46]Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesJun 3 The Arts and Cultural Commission voted unanimously to deny YWCA Corpus Christi's resubmitted 2026 Arts Grant Application due to the significant programming changes that had required the resubmission, on a motion by Melina seconded by Adriana (File 26-0482). [97]Arts and Cultural CommissionMar 31 The Committee for Persons with Disabilities unanimously passed Michelle Jones's motion, seconded by Wilson Goodrich, to rescind the draft resolution supporting accessible public service announcements for community members with visual loss, hearing loss, and limited English proficiency (File 24-1834, Item 8), on the stated basis that all concerns raised in the draft had been addressed by staff. [95]Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesApr 1 The Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee passed a motion made by Dr. Larisa Ford and seconded by Dr. Mohan Rao to accept a letter of support for the proposed beach parking permit fees increase (File 26-0157). [126]Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory CommitteeFeb 5 Owen R. Hopkins, La Retama Central Library, and Ben F. McDonald Libraries operated as warming centers on December 30 and 31, serving 344 patrons on December 30 and 251 patrons on December 31. [154]Library BoardJan 6 Item 19 (File 25-1981), a resolution authorizing a $300,000 grant application to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Recreational Trails Grant Program with a required cash match up to $75,000 for trail connectivity improvements at Bill Witt Park, passed on the consent agenda. [134]City CouncilJan 27 At the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Mike Lehnert moved to draft and submit a PRAC letter of support, seconded by Mark Borgeson, and the motion passed. [144]Parks and Recreation Advisory CommitteeJan 14

Key Decisions

On File 26-0313, the ordinance amending UDC §8.5 (water/wastewater trust fund administration, fees, reimbursement) and §8.4 (participation agreements) passed 8-1 with Council Member Campos dissenting. [102]City CouncilMar 24 The Planning Commission approved Zoning Case ZN9288 (File 26-0891, District 4) as presented on a motion by Commissioner Munoz, with the vote carrying 5 to 1 and Commissioner Esparza voting nay. [41]Planning CommissionJun 10 Item 5 (File 26-0651), the ordinance approving Level 1 Water Emergency policies including baseline water use and curtailment percentages for Corpus Christi Water's commercial, wholesale, and large-volume customers, passed 8-1 on second reading with Council Member Cantu as the sole dissenting vote. [48]Special City Council MeetingJun 2

Governance & Oversight

On File 26-1159, Board Member Sanders moved to approve the absences of Sara Azali and Christine Belin from the June 24, 2026 regular Airport Board meeting, Board Member Taylor seconded, and the motion carried. [12]Airport BoardJul 29 The Planning Commission took up the Proposed FY 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget under File 26-1200, which is recorded as Passed. [8]Planning CommissionAug 5 City Council item 5 (File 26-1174), an ordinance ordering a general election on November 3, 2026 for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members that authorizes a joint election with Nueces County and a runoff election, if necessary, on December 12, 2026, carried a status of Second Reading. [2]City CouncilAug 11 At the July 28, 2026 City Council meeting, Council Member Paxson moved for the next council to create a committee to review proposed charter amendments, seconded by Council Member Roy, and the motion passed. [13]City CouncilJul 28 Council Member Vaughn moved to deny the respondent's motion for continuance as to Petitioners' Exhibits 50-68, seconded by Council Member Campos, and the motion was approved 5-1 with Campos, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson, and Vaughn voting yes and Council Member Scott voting no. [20]Special City Council MeetingJul 22 The Building Standards Board passed the DRAFT 5.28.2026 meeting minutes (File 26-1076) and approved the absences of Board Members Ewing, Clark, and Pena from the 5.28.2026 meeting. [15]Building Standards BoardJul 23 The Municipal Court Committee carried a motion by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Vaughn, to recommend appointing Carlos Reyna as a part-time Municipal Court judge to fill a vacant position for a partial term. [27]Municipal Court CommitteeJul 9 At the July 14, 2026 City Council meeting, a motion to waive attorney-client privilege specifically as to a letter attorney George Hyde sent to Councilmembers failed 3 to 5, with Mayor Guajardo and Council Members Barrera and Scott voting yes, Council Members Campos, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson and Vaughn voting no, and Council Member Roy abstaining. [25]City CouncilJul 14 Under Item #2 (File 26-1071), Aaron Goldstein and Shelly M. Rios were appointed to the Landmark Commission. [25]City CouncilJul 14 Item 20 (File 26-1016), which directs the City Manager to comply with City Ordinance Chapter 12 1/2 and orders the HR Department Director to comply with all document and material requests for the City Auditor's HR compliance audit A24-SP2, carried as amended 7 to 2 with Barrera and Guajardo against (Enactment No. M2026-065). [33]City CouncilJun 30 Council reappointed David Berlanga Sr., Gabi S. Canales, Eloy H. Salazar, and Susie Luna Saldana, and appointed Susie Sullivan, to the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority board (File 26-0943). [36]City CouncilJun 23 The Council unanimously authorized attorneys for both the Petitioners and the Mayor to issue subpoenas based on their filed witness lists, with each requesting party responsible for service. [49]Special City Council MeetingJun 2 The Airport Board elected Kristen Martinez as Chairman, Ricardo Talavera as First Vice-Chairman, and Christine Belin as Second Vice-Chairman for 2026-2027 under File 26-0807, with no additional nominations submitted. [51]Airport BoardMay 28 On a motion by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously, the City Council appointed Terry Shamsie as special counsel for the removal proceedings to advise on procedural, admissibility, and evidentiary issues under File 26-0760. [59]City CouncilMay 19 The Ethics Commission discussed proposed amendments to the forms, policies, rules, ordinances, reports and laws governing the Ethics Commission (File 26-0003) and tabled them to the next regular meeting on a motion by Douglas Fick, seconded by Matthew Moore. [57]Ethics CommissionMay 21 On April 14, 2026, the City Council voted 7-0 with 2 abstentions (Barrera, Campos, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson, Scott, and Vaughn voting yes; Guajardo and Roy abstaining) to consent to attorney Lisa Aguilar advising on procedural matters, recorded as Enactment M2026-033. [88]City CouncilApr 14 On the Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board officer election (file 26-0551), Board Member Lee moved to appoint Member Harper as Chairman and Member Gentry as Vice Chairman, Board Member Esquivel seconded, and the vote was all in favor. [84]Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals BoardApr 16 Board Member Pusley moved to approve the TIRZ #3 logo (file 26-0663), seconded by Board Member Guajardo, and the motion passed. [73]Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - DowntownMay 5 The City Council passed Item 20 (File 26-0417), presented by City Secretary Rebecca Huerta, by a vote of 6 to 2 with Hernandez and Paxson against under Enactment No. 033889, cancelling the March 31 and April 28 regular Council meetings and replacing them with water-planning workshops from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. [106]City CouncilMar 17 An ordinance approving the project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven (File 26-0376) passed on second reading on the consent agenda. [102]City CouncilMar 24 The Building Standards Board considered the DRAFT 1.22.26 meeting minutes (file 26-0497, listed with a status of "To Be Introduced"), with the result recorded as "All Ayes" and the motion passed. [93]Building Standards BoardApr 2 On February 24, 2026, the City Council appointed five members to the Reinvestment Zone No. 7 (London) Board under File 26-0278: Nicholas B. Rhodes as London Area Taxpayer/Property Owner, Rob Leon and Jaime Garcia for Nueces County, and Sylvia Campos and Everett Roy as City Council Members. [116]City CouncilFeb 24 The Reinvestment Zone No. 4 - North Beach board approved the 2026 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4 Board Meeting Calendar (File 26-0227) by a vote of 9 Aye, 0 Abstained, 6 Absent. [122]Reinvestment Zone No. 4 - North BeachFeb 17 At the Ethics Commission, a motion not to meet in June, July, November and December was made by Board Member Douglas Fick, seconded by Casey O'Donnell, and carried. [118]Ethics CommissionFeb 19 At the Landmark Commission, Commissioner Becquet moved to approve the 2025 Annual Board Report (Item 3, File 26-0039), seconded by Commissioner McLaughlin, and the motion passed on an All Aye vote. [138]Landmark CommissionJan 22 The Reinvestment Zone No. 2 - Island Board passed and approved File 26-0122, a motion approving the 2026 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2 Board Meeting Calendar, moved by Board Member Guajardo and seconded by Board Member Campos. [135]Reinvestment Zone No. 2 - IslandJan 27 The Committee for Persons with Disabilities recorded Item 8 (File 26-0164), the 2026 Committee Member Application Review and Recommendations, as "Approved." [127]Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesFeb 4 The Audit Committee accepted the F25-007 Legal Department - Open Records Requests Follow-Up Report (file 26-0044) on a motion by Paxson, seconded by Campos, carried unanimously. [145]Audit CommitteeJan 13 City Council Item 24 (File 26-0058), a zero-tolerance policy barring euthanasia of healthy or treatable animals for space or capacity reasons, failed 3 to 4 with Barrera, Campos, Guajardo, and Scott voting against and Roy abstaining. [146]City CouncilJan 13 The Planning Commission unanimously adopted the 2025 Annual Board Report, compiled by Chairman Salazar-Garza and presented by Andrew Dimas of Development Services, after public comment closed with no speakers. [152]Planning CommissionJan 7

Infrastructure & Facilities

On July 21, 2026, the City Council passed a motion authorizing a two-year service agreement, with two one-year options, with United Rentals, Inc. of Stamford, Connecticut in an amount up to $3,000,000.00, rising to a potential $6,000,000.00 if both options are exercised, for heavy equipment rentals used by Corpus Christi Water, under File 26-0919 on the consent agenda 8 to 0, Enactment No. M2026-069. [22]City CouncilJul 21 A resolution authorized a five-year service agreement with Hach Company of Loveland, Colorado in an amount up to $405,598.43 for annual preventative maintenance and instrument calibration services at the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Allison Real Time Communications (RTC) system for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2026 funding of $66,436.00 from the Wastewater Fund, passing as File 26-0933 on the consent agenda 8 to 0, Enactment No. 033971. [22]City CouncilJul 21 On July 28, 2026, Council authorized a one-year agreement with a one-year option with Brenntag Southwest, LLC of Lancaster, TX for 50% liquid caustic soda solution used by Corpus Christi Water, in an amount up to $3,355,560.00 and up to $6,711,120.00 if the option is exercised, with FY 2026 funding of $559,260.00 from the Water Fund (File 26-1041, passed on the consent agenda). [13]City CouncilJul 28 On May 19, 2026, the City Council adopted the 2025 Water Conservation Plan as amended (File 26-0763) following Council Member Hernandez's motion, seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously, which added the staff amendments presented on page 8 of the presentation, incorporated current department projects, and removed Appendix D (pages D-1 and D-2). [59]City CouncilMay 19 A construction contract was awarded to Max Underground Construction, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas for up to $1,497,996.89 for the 16-Inch Water Main Extension from State Highway 286 to N. Alameda Street in District 1, funded from the FY 2026 Water Capital Fund (File 26-0899). [36]City CouncilJun 23 Item 12 (File 26-0888), authorizing a service agreement with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. of Irvine, California through the BuyBoard Cooperative in an amount up to $214,221.24 to complete Phase 2 of the access control system replacement project at Corpus Christi International Airport with FY 2026 funding from the Airport Fund, passed on the consent agenda. [33]City CouncilJun 30 On April 14, 2026, the City Council awarded a $4,008,694.99 construction contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. of Tomah, Wisconsin for the Flour Bluff 18-Inch Water Line Extension project (File 26-0298), funded from the Water Capital Fund and passed on consent. [88]City CouncilApr 14 On March 17, 2026, the Council awarded a construction contract not to exceed $3,658,500.00 to KJM Commercial, Inc. dba Victory Building Team of Corpus Christi for the Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations & Control Center (File 26-0281), funded from the Wastewater Capital Fund. [106]City CouncilMar 17 Amendment No. 3 to the professional services contract with HDR, Inc. of Corpus Christi (File 26-0572) added $474,896.00 for additional support services on the Mary Rhodes I Condition Assessment project, raising the total contract value to $3,055,157.00, with funding from the FY 2026 Raw Water Capital Fund and the item passing on the consent agenda. [79]City CouncilApr 28 Item 9 (File 26-0142) authorized Change Order No. 4 with CSA Construction, Inc. of Houston for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Process Upgrade and Breakpoint Chlorination Facility Decommissioning project in Council District 4, in the amount of $3,521,988.44, bringing the total contract to $113,412,188.44. [123]City CouncilFeb 10 Associated Construction Partners, Ltd of Boerne, TX was awarded a $16,811,532 contract (File 25-1966) to rehabilitate or replace eleven lift stations citywide, funded from the Wastewater Capital Fund. [134]City CouncilJan 27 Mako Contracting was awarded a $1,363,685.05 contract (File 26-0076) for stormwater drainage improvements at the Hilliard Convention Center garage and loading dock in Council District 1, funded from Convention Center CIP funds, and it passed on consent. [134]City CouncilJan 27

Public Safety

On July 21, 2026, the City Council passed on second reading on the consent agenda File 26-0770 (Enactment No. 033969), an ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the Corpus Christi Police Department's supplemental participation in the Red Cord Initiative Program providing the City $75,418.86 in reimbursement for police officer overtime and undercover surveillance camera equipment and appropriating the same amount into the Police Grants Fund. [22]City CouncilJul 21 On June 23, 2026, a motion authorizing the purchase of four replacement pursuit-rated Cruiser Police motorcycles and upfitting from Corpus Christi Cycle Sports, Inc. dba Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson for $181,405.12, funded from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund for the Corpus Christi Police Department, passed on consent (File 26-0739). [36]City CouncilJun 23 On April 28, 2026, the Council approved a $900,242.00 grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority to continue the Motor Vehicle Theft Unit, with a $222,587.00 city cash match and $806,876.00 in-kind match for a total project cost of $1,929,705.00, funding four sworn officers and three civilians (File 26-0526). [79]City CouncilApr 28 The Police Department accepted a $243,191.00 grant from the Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for Operation Stonegarden (File 26-0229), covering overtime, fringe benefits, one replacement police vehicle, and fuel/maintenance, with the resolution passed on the consent agenda and filed with the City Secretary. [106]City CouncilMar 17 Item 13 (File 26-0197) awarded a construction contract of up to $547,966 to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, a division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc. of Houston, Texas, to install a new 500-kilowatt natural gas generator for the Police Training Academy in Council District 5, and it passed on consent. [116]City CouncilFeb 24 Item 24 (File 26-0058), which proposed a zero-tolerance policy barring euthanization of healthy or treatable animals for space, capacity, or operational reasons with mandatory reporting and oversight, was moved for approval by Council Member Cantu and seconded by Council Member Vaughn, but the motion failed 3-4 with Barrera, Campos, Guajardo, and Scott voting against and Roy abstaining. [146]City CouncilJan 13

Housing

On July 28, 2026, the City Council passed on first reading an ordinance adopting the City Fiscal Year 2027 and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (File 26-1173, Item 16), totaling $7,443,430.36 in annual HUD funding. [13]City CouncilJul 28 The Annual Action Plan amendment (File 26-0657) accepted $160,098.00 from the Ed Rachel Foundation and appropriated it into the General Fund, awarding $20,000.00 to Rising Tide Ministries' Safe at Home Program, $20,000.00 to Rising Tide Ministries' Wave Academy, and $50,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity's Critical Repair Program. [66]City CouncilMay 12 Item 9 (File 25-2009), an amended Affordable Housing Project Loan Agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation and Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP, commonly known as Palo Verde Senior Apartments, for $1,000,000 to develop 75 affordable senior rental housing units at 5501 Huntwick Avenue, passed on second reading on the consent agenda on January 27, 2026. [134]City CouncilJan 27 Item 4 (File 25-2006) covers 75 affordable senior housing rental units at 5501 Huntwick Avenue, developed by Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP under the Palo Verde Senior Apartments name. [148]Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type BJan 12 Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Jennifer Buxton presented the Corpus Christi Huntwick Avenue LP Type B Corporation Funding Agreement and Budget Amendment and responded to board questions. [148]Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type BJan 12 Mr. Philipello moved to approve, Ms. Mostaghasi seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. [148]Corpus Christi B Corporation - Type BJan 12

Transportation

The City Council awarded the Carroll Lane reconstruction contract (File 26-0512) to Grace Paving and Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $5,958,987.29, covering Carroll Lane from State Highway 358 to Holly Road in Council District 3. [79]City CouncilApr 28 Item 3 (File 26-0730) authorized a one-year lease with Alvest Equipment Services (USA), LLC for 96 square feet of storage space in the terminal of the Corpus Christi International Airport at a monthly lease payment of $754.08, and it passed on second reading on the consent agenda. [33]City CouncilJun 30 Item 7 (File 26-0604) amended the Roadway Master Plan of Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan, by removing Project 18-V, a proposed C1 Collector beach access road located between SH361 and the beach, and provided for publication. [33]City CouncilJun 30 City Council authorized Change Order No. 4 with JE Construction Services, LLC of Corpus Christi for the Yorktown Boulevard (Rodd Field Road to Oso Creek Bridge) project in the amount of $915,040.22, bringing the total contract to $26,447,347.22 (File 26-0124). [123]City CouncilFeb 10 City Council awarded a construction contract not to exceed $15,879,385.60 to Bay Ltd. of Corpus Christi for reconstruction of Alameda Street from Airline Road to Everhart Road under File 25-1994. [123]City CouncilFeb 10 On February 17, 2026, City Council authorized a grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the FY 2026 BUILD program totaling $13,519,788.00, with a required cash match of $3,379,947.00, for the Taxiway K Reconstruction and West Apron Expansion and the International Drive Rehabilitation Projects at Corpus Christi International Airport (File 26-0171). [121]City CouncilFeb 17

Environment

On June 23, 2026, the City Council passed on the consent agenda a resolution authorizing a grant application for the FY 2027 Beach Maintenance Reimbursement Program from the Texas General Land Office for $1,815,456.72, covering beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and Mustang Island (File 26-0821). [36]City CouncilJun 23 On July 28, 2026, on File 26-1189 requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo, Council Member Barrera moved approval of a resolution supporting the pursuit by the City Manager and Corpus Christi Water of temporary relief from regulatory release requirements and possible future modifications while maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal law, Council Member Cantu seconded, and the resolution passed. [13]City CouncilJul 28 The Planning Commission approved Case No. BD9253, a request by EMMBH LLC for a Small-Scale Beachfront Construction Certificate, with staff recommending approval and the item carrying under File 26-1217. [8]Planning CommissionAug 5 Council authorized a Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with ERF Real Estate, Inc. to purchase 2,478.69 acres of groundwater with access rights, six water wells, and pipeline easements for $28,000,000, with $200,000 due within three days of contract execution and the remainder due one year after closing, and closing to occur within 60 days of execution (File 26-0187). [123]City CouncilFeb 10 Item 15 (File 26-0196) authorized a contract with FCC Aqualia USA Corp. of Katy, Texas for design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and operation of a containerized brackish water desalination plant for $43,548,474.00 as part of the CCW Containerized Brackish Water Treatment Plant project. [121]City CouncilFeb 17 An ordinance accepting a $7,000.00 grant from the Can'D Aid Foundation to support recycling and community engagement at large local events, appropriated in the FY 2026 Solid Waste Grants Fund, passed on second reading on the consent agenda under File 25-1799. [146]City CouncilJan 13

Personnel & Labor

Following an executive session under Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 and § 551.074 concerning personnel matters and the City Secretary, the council approved a motion under File 26-0205 to increase the City Secretary's base salary to $144,273.15 annually, effective the next pay period, moved by Council Member Roy and seconded by Council Member Barrera. [121]City CouncilFeb 17 Under File 26-0926, a motion by Member Campos, seconded by Member Paxson, carried unanimously to appoint Amr Hussein as Interim City Auditor and to initiate external recruitment for the vacant City Auditor position. [39]Audit CommitteeJun 12 An ordinance reappointing Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa as Presiding Judge for a two-year term beginning August 1, 2026 and ending August 1, 2028, appointing Carlos Omar Reyna as part-time judge #3 for an unexpired term of June 24, 2025 through June 24, 2027, and determining salary passed on second reading under File 26-1131. [13]City CouncilJul 28

Planning

Item 5 (File 26-0363, Parks and Recreation department) covered the 10-Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and no action was taken. [90]Parks and Recreation Advisory CommitteeApr 8 Staff informed the committee that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was adopted in 2022 and that a mid-way review must occur at the "5-year" mark in 2027 per Texas Parks & Wildlife Department requirements. [90]Parks and Recreation Advisory CommitteeApr 8 The FY27 Budget Resolution Initial Discussion (File 26-0365) covered Encantada Box Culverts, pending the results of the LJA study. [89]Island Strategic Action CommitteeApr 8

Zoning

Item 18 (File 26-1152) directed staff to initiate a Unified Development Code amendment defining data centers as a distinct principal land use and to amend the City's zoning and permitted-use tables to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts, and it passed and was approved 7 to 1 with 1 abstention under Enactment No. M2026-070, with Council Member Barrera against and Council Member Campos abstaining. [22]City CouncilJul 21 Zoning Case No. ZN9048 (Ruvanna Investments, LLC, District 1), rezoning property at or near 2601 David Street from "RS-6" Single Family 6 to "RS-TF" Two Family, passed on second reading 6-3 on June 30, 2026, with Vaughn, Hernandez, and Paxson opposed (File 26-0734). [33]City CouncilJun 30 ZN9194 (Miller Street Holdings, LLC, District 1), File 26-0957, rezoning 3641 Mueller Street from "CN-1" to "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial with a Special Permit, was pulled from consent by Council Member Paxson "to vote no," and after Council Member Barrera moved approval with a second by Council Member Scott the ordinance was passed on second reading. [13]City CouncilJul 28 The City Council approved Zoning Case No. ZN9062 (File 26-0369), rezoning the Gulfway Mobile Home Park property at 7409 McArdle Road from General Commercial (CG-2) to General Commercial with a Special Permit (CG-2/SP), which passed on second reading on the consent agenda on April 28, 2026. [79]City CouncilApr 28 On January 7, 2026, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve staff's recommendation of denial for Zoning Case ZN8771 (File 25-2010), which sought to rezone 2409 Viola Avenue from 'RS-6' Single Family 6 District to 'CG-1' General Commercial District. [152]Planning CommissionJan 7 Zoning Case ZN8987 (File 25-2012), rezoning 1730 and 1738 Ramfield Road from "FR/APZ-1" Farm Rural District to "RS-15/APZ-1" Single-Family 15 District at the request of applicants Clint and Catherine Tucker, passed second reading on the consent agenda on February 10, 2026. [123]City CouncilFeb 10

Subdivisions

PL8889 Sunset Ridge Estates (File 26-0287), covering 109.109 acres in District 5 at 601 FM 2444 south of FM 2444 and west of Phantom Drive, was approved as a master preliminary plat. [109]Planning CommissionMar 4 PL8123 Oso Vista Subdivision Units 1 and 2 (File 26-0352), 57.32 acres in District 3 north of FM 43 and west of County Road 33, received a 24-month extension of its preliminary plat that was originally approved February 21, 2024. [109]Planning CommissionMar 4 Item 2 (File 26-0135), PL9035, which replatted Cane Harbor Bay Lots 30R and 32R, Block 38 (0.60 acres) at 15138 Cane Harbor Boulevard, passed on the consent agenda after the Technical Review Committee recommended approval. [128]Planning CommissionFeb 4

Historic Preservation

The ordinance covering the thirteenth amendment to the TIRZ #3 Project & Financing Plan (File 26-0656), which established a program for demolition of the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse with total payments of $2,000,000 to Nueces County, passed on emergency reading by a vote of 7 to 1, with Council Member Campos voting against. [71]City CouncilMay 5 At the March 26, 2026 Landmark Commission meeting, Commissioner McLaughlin moved to accept the three book nominations for possible consideration of a Historical Preservation Award in May, Commissioner Riggle seconded, and the vote was all aye. [100]Landmark CommissionMar 26 Under File 26-0585, the Landmark Commission passed separate All Aye motions nominating the Art Museum of South Texas in the buildings/properties category, moved by Vice Chairman Landreth and seconded by Commissioner Meyer. [81]Landmark CommissionApr 23

Insights by Role

Resident

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Residents served by Corpus Christi Water should plan for curtailment expectations under Item 5 (File 26-0651), the ordinance approving Level 1 Water Emergency policies including baseline water use and curtailment percentages for commercial, wholesale, and large-volume customers, which passed 8-1 on second reading with Council Member Cantu as the sole dissenting vote. [48]Special City Council MeetingJun 2

Residents tracking waterfront recreation should note that the ordinance accepting a $249,990.00 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boating Access Grant Program award with a required cash match of $83,330.00 for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project passed only on first reading on the consent agenda (Item 14, File 26-0989). [13]City CouncilJul 28

Contractor

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Contractors pursuing street work should study the award of a $23,277,314.87 construction contract to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi (Item 3, File 26-0761) for the reconstruction of Flour Bluff Drive from Yorktown Boulevard to Don Patricio Road, which passed on the consent agenda and is funded through the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Capital Funds. [48]Special City Council MeetingJun 2

Firms with utility rehabilitation capacity should track wastewater program scope such as the $16,811,532 contract (File 25-1966) awarded to Associated Construction Partners, Ltd of Boerne, TX to rehabilitate or replace eleven lift stations citywide, funded from the Wastewater Capital Fund. [134]City CouncilJan 27

Developer

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Developers of digital infrastructure should prepare for the directive in Item 18 (File 26-1152) initiating a Unified Development Code amendment defining data centers as a distinct principal land use and amending the City's zoning and permitted-use tables to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts, which passed and was approved 7 to 1 with 1 abstention under Enactment No. M2026-070, with Council Member Barrera against and Council Member Campos abstaining. [22]City CouncilJul 21

Developers relying on tax increment financing should review the approved Development Agreement for Subzone A of TIRZ No. 7 (File 26-0559), authorizing the use of 50% of annual tax increment revenue to levy and collect special assessments on property within the PID to finance public infrastructure costs to be reimbursed by TIRZ No. 7 for the Mirabella Development. [79]City CouncilApr 28

Journalist

High
High significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effect

Reporters covering City Hall should note that at the Special City Council Meeting, Council Member Vaughn moved to deny the respondent's motion for continuance as to Petitioners' Exhibits 50-68, seconded by Council Member Campos, approved 5-1 with Campos, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson, and Vaughn voting yes and Council Member Scott voting no. [20]Special City Council MeetingJul 22

Coverage of desalination funding should distinguish that the motion on Item #21 (File 26-1155), which would have accepted an unrestricted donation from Voices for Coastal Bend Energy to fund preparation and submission of the City's U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Desalination grant application for the Inner Harbor desalination project, failed. [13]City CouncilJul 28

Lobbyist

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Advocates for data center investment should engage early given that Item 18 (File 26-1152) passed and was approved 7 to 1 with 1 abstention under Enactment No. M2026-070, directing staff to develop an ETJ, utility, infrastructure, and public facilities protection policy requiring data centers and similar high-intensity digital infrastructure projects to enter into an IDA and to fully fund their own infrastructure needs. [22]City CouncilJul 21

Interests following water grant strategy should track Item 21 (File 26-1017), whose motion to authorize staff to work with WSP to apply for and accept U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant funds for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant failed 4-5 and was placed on Future Agenda, leaving no engagement authorized. [33]City CouncilJun 30

Charts & Data

Largest Financial Items

ItemAmount
An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of its Utility System Sen$500.0M
An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of its Utility System Sen$500.0M
A resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds$410.0M
One-Reading ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) contract with Garney Compan$187.9M
An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christ$115.0M
An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance of “City of Corpus Christ$115.0M
One-Reading ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) contract with Reytec Constr$109.0M
One-Reading ordinance awarding a Design-Build contract to Corpus Christi Desalination Partners, LLC for 60% design servi$78.6M
Ordinance authorizing a contract with FCC Aqualia USA Corp. of Katy, Texas for design, procurement, assembly, commission$43.5M
Ordinance authorizing a contract with FCC Aqualia USA Corp. of Katy, Texas for design, procurement, assembly, commission$43.5M

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Corpus Christi Police DepartmentDepartment25
Planning CommissionOrganization21
Carolyn VaughnPerson19
Texas Railroad CommissionOrganization19
EPAOrganization19
Corpus Christi WaterDepartment19
TCEQOrganization19
Corpus Christi International AirportLocation19
Gil HernandezPerson18

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