Matters — 2026
221 matters with activity · 221 new in this period · 68 resolved
Li Ranch Groundwater Rights Purchase for Evangeline Project (26-0225)
The ordinance authorized the city to sign an agreement to buy Li Ranch groundwater rights as part of the Evangeline Groundwater Project, for up to $38,000,000, and amended the FY 2026 Capital Budget to use money from the Water Capital Fund. The ordinance passed on second reading on the consent agenda by a vote of 9 to 0.
Feb 24: Passed on second reading on consent agenda: 9 to 0
Evangeline/San Patricio Groundwater Program Construction Contracts (26-0264)
The City Council considered increasing the engineering firm Pape-Dawson Engineers' construction management and inspection contract by $13,065,100, for a total of $28,465,100, and adding $182,389,792 to the Garney Companies construction contract, for a total of $185,389,792, for the Evangeline/San Patricio County Groundwater Program. The ordinance also amended the FY 2026 Capital Budget, with funding coming from the Water Capital Fund. The ordinance was approved 9 to 0 on second reading on the consent agenda.
Feb 24: Passed on second reading on consent agenda: 9 to 0
Federal Housing and Community Development Funding Plan (26-1173)
The city proposes a plan for using about $7.44 million in annual federal housing and community development funding, including Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program money. It would accept and appropriate the funds, authorize a staff of 17 positions, and allow the city to sign the agreements and documents needed to carry out the plan's projects.
Aug 11: Passed on second reading and approved: 8 to 0, 1 absent; Enactment No: 033986
State Defense Grants for Naval Air Station and Army Depot Projects (26-1007)
The city would accept and spend two state grants totaling about $3.06 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant program, along with required city matching funds of $497,917.50 and $59,400.00. The money would pay for a wastewater system replacement at Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi and atmospheric water generation projects at Corpus Christi Army Depot.
Jul 21: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda: 8 to 0 (Enactment No: 033970)
Red Cord Initiative Police Overtime Reimbursement (26-0770)
The city would enter an agreement with Nueces County for the Corpus Christi Police Department to take part in the Red Cord Initiative Program. The county would reimburse the city $75,418.86 for police officer overtime and undercover surveillance camera equipment, and that amount would be added to the Police Grants Fund.
Jul 21: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda: 8 to 0 (Enactment No: 033969)
Housing Needs Assessment Funding from Housing Authority (26-0279)
The City Council accepted a $75,000 payment from the Corpus Christi Housing Authority to help pay for professional services to develop a Housing Needs Assessment and Toolkit. The money was placed in the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation Fund, and the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget was amended to reflect it. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 8 to 0.
Mar 24: Carried: 8 to 0
ONEOK Grants for Fire Department Equipment (25-2025)
The City Council accepted two grant awards totaling $5,000 from the ONEOK Emergency Responder Grant Program. The money went toward three Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) training suits, drone equipment including two dropper systems, six landing pads and two batteries for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, and 131 emergency weather radios for the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and was appropriated into the Fire Grants Fund. The ordinance was approved 8 to 0.
Mar 17: Carried: 8 to 0
Area Plan File 25-1159
The city council adopted the Padre/Mustang Island Mobility Plan as an official element of Corpus Christi's Comprehensive Plan, establishing a framework for transportation and mobility improvements in the area. The plan was approved unanimously by the City Council.
Feb 17: Carried: 9 to 0
State Homeland Security Grants for Police Equipment (26-1024)
The city would accept two state Homeland Security Program grants totaling $151,026.78 and add the money to the Police Grants Fund. The funds would pay for 10 replacement rifle-rated shields, replacement SCUBA gear, new underwater communications devices, and replacement underwater navigation equipment for the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Sep 1: Passed on second reading on consent agenda; Enactment No. 034002
Water Rate Changes for All Customer Classes (26-1128)
This ordinance would change the water rates set in Corpus Christi Code Section 55-50 for all customer classes. The new rates would take effect January 1, 2027.
Jul 28: Pass
Library Board Letter on Janet F. Harte Library (26-0680)
The Library Board is preparing a letter to the City Council about the Janet F. Harte Library. The data does not describe what the letter asks for or what changes it addresses.
Jul 7: The motion to approve the letter as amended passed unanimously
Type A Budget Amendment for Hilliard Center Projects (26-0729)
A request sought to amend the Type A operating budget for additional revenues collected in the Seawall Fund and the Arena Fund. It also proposed moving $5,337,666.00 to the Capital Budget to support new and existing Capital Improvement Program projects associated with the Hilliard Center. The matter was under review by the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation - Type A.
May 18: Passed unanimously
State Airport Maintenance Grant for Corpus Christi International Airport (26-0184)
The City Council took up an ordinance to accept and appropriate $100,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation through its Routine Airport Maintenance Program grant to fund maintenance at Corpus Christi International Airport. The grant was placed in the Airport Grant Fund, with a cash match of $11,111.11 coming from the city's FY 2026 operating budget. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 8 to 0.
Mar 24: Carried: 8 to 0
Briscoe King Pavilion Renovation Funding (25-1983)
The City Council amended the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 operating budget to move $2,100,166 from a capital improvement reserve into the zone's operating fund. The money paid Nueces County for needed improvements and renovation of the Briscoe King Pavilion. The ordinance was approved by a 9 to 0 vote.
Jan 27: Carried: 9 to 0
Crime Control District FY 2027 Budget, $11.2 Million (26-1010)
This ordinance would approve the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District budget for fiscal year 2027, with $11,189,046 in expenditures. The money would fund 78 existing and authorized sworn Police personnel and support equipment, and would be appropriated in the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund.
Jul 28: Pass
Airport Farmland Cattle Grazing Lease (26-0521)
The ordinance authorized a three-year lease of about 28.73 acres of farmland at Corpus Christi International Airport to Ordner Farms and 4S Farms Partnership for grazing cattle. The lease set rent at $1,102.66 per year, with 1% increases each year. The ordinance passed and was approved on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
Airport Farmland Lease with Ordner Farms and 4S Farms (26-0516)
The city proposed a three-year lease of about 640.48 acres of farmland at Corpus Christi International Airport to Ordner Farms and 4S Farms Partnership, for $76,979.29 per year with 1% annual increases. The ordinance was approved on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
Fire Department Ladder Truck Stabilization Kit Grant (26-0484)
The City Council considered accepting a $29,448 grant from the Texas Office of the Governor's State Homeland Security Program to buy three additional emergency response stabilization kits for Corpus Christi Fire Department ladder trucks. The money was to be placed into the Fire Grants Fund. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 9 to 0 on May 5, 2026.
May 5: Carried: 9 to 0
Flint Hills Grant for Shelter-In-Place Kits (26-0450)
The city proposed accepting a $4,000 grant from the 2024 Helping Heroes Program, funded by Flint Hills Resources, to buy Shelter-In-Place kits for the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee. The money was to be placed into the Fire Grants Fund. The ordinance was approved by the City Council on a 9 to 0 vote.
May 5: Carried: 9 to 0
State Homeless Housing and Services Grant Accepted (26-0513)
The City Council accepted and appropriated a 2027 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Homeless Housing and Services Program grant totaling $258,095, made up of $204,289 for general purposes and $53,806 for youth. The ordinance also authorized funding agreements and other documents needed to carry out the program, with the money placed in the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Enrichment Grant Fund. The ordinance was approved by a 9 to 0 vote.
Apr 28: Carried: 9 to 0
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