Matters — 2026
221 matters with activity · 221 new in this period · 68 resolved
State Grant Boost for STD/HIV Prevention Services (26-0494)
The City Council accepted an additional $136,250 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to increase funding for sexually transmitted disease and HIV prevention and control services. The grant covers March 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, and the money was appropriated in the Health Grants Fund. The ordinance was approved by a 9 to 0 vote.
Apr 28: Carried: 9 to 0
Golf Center Lease Extension to 2041 (26-0064)
The City Council reviewed the annual operations of Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, LLC and considered a third amendment to its lease for the Gabe Lozano and Oso Beach Golf Centers. The amendment extended the lease term by 10 years to end in 2041, with two five-year mutual renewals. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 8 to 1.
Apr 14: Carried: 8 to 1
Annexation Petition Processing Fee (26-1376)
This ordinance would add a fee for processing petitions for annexation by amending Section 14-1341 of the Corpus Christi Code. The fee would apply to petitions asking the city to bring property into city limits.
Sep 8: Passed on second reading and approved: 6 to 2, 1 abstained; Enactment No: 034012
Sports Field Rental and Recreation Fee Updates (26-1355)
The ordinance would update rental rates and recreation fees for City sports fields and for the After Hour Kid Power Daily Drop-In Program. The program includes State reimbursement for families who qualify, and the new fees would take effect October 1, 2026.
Sep 8: Passed on second reading: 7 to 1 (1 abstained); Enactment No: 034010
Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Grant (26-0989)
The city seeks to accept a $249,990 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boating Access Grant for Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project. The city would also contribute a required cash match of $83,330, with the grant money placed in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund and the FY 2026 Capital Budget amended to reflect it.
Aug 11: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda; Enactment No: 033987
Municipal Court Judge Appointments (26-1131)
The ordinance would reappoint Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa as Presiding Judge for a two-year term beginning August 1, 2026, and ending August 1, 2028. It would also appoint Carlos Omar Reyna as part-time judge #3 to fill an unexpired term running through June 24, 2027, and set the salary for these positions.
Jul 28: Pass
Airport Farmland Lease with Matt Danysh Farms (26-0571)
The city proposed a three-year lease of about 692.35 acres of farmland at Corpus Christi International Airport to Matt Danysh Farms, Inc., for $83,213.55 per year with 1% annual increases. The lease ordinance passed with a unanimous 9 to 0 vote at the first vote and was passed again at the later City Council vote.
Jun 23: Pass
Wastewater Rate Changes for All Customers (26-1129)
This ordinance would change the city's wastewater rates under Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100. The new rates would apply to all customer classes starting January 1, 2027.
Jul 28: Pass
Water and Wastewater Trust Fund Rules Update (26-0313)
The ordinance changed the city's Unified Development Code by revising how the water and wastewater trust fund is administered, including its fees and reimbursement procedures, and by updating the rules for participation agreements. The ordinance was approved by the City Council on a vote of 8 to 1.
Mar 24: Carried: 8 to 1
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Progress Updates (26-1377)
This item provides updates on the progress of the fiscal year 2027 budget. It is being reviewed by the Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee.
Oct 1: To Be Introduced
January 6, 2025 Public Comment Item (25-1987)
A public comment item dated January 6, 2025 was listed for the Library Board and later for the Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee. It was marked "To Be Introduced" at both hearings and showed no further activity before going inactive.
Feb 5: To Be Introduced
Island Strategic Action Committee Appointment Recommendations to City Council (26-1399)
A resolution would have the Island Strategic Action Committee provide its recommendations for appointments to the City Council. The committee may take action on the recommendations.
Oct 6: To Be Introduced
Municipal Court Judges Pay for Fiscal Year 2027 (26-1381)
This ordinance sets the compensation for the Presiding Judge and Municipal Court Judges of Corpus Christi beginning in Fiscal Year 2027. All other terms of the judges' appointments would remain unchanged.
Sep 8: Passed on second reading: 8 to 0 (1 abstained); Enactment No: 034005
Harbor Playhouse Lease at 1802 N. Chaparral St. (26-0176)
This ordinance would lease the Harbor Playhouse building at 1802 N. Chaparral St. to the Harbor Playhouse Company, a Texas nonprofit corporation, for 10 years, with two five-year renewals agreed to by both sides. In exchange, the company would advance community theater through performances, educational programs, outreach activities, and cultural programming, and would maintain the facilities.
Aug 11: Passed on second reading and approved: 8 to 0; Enactment No: 033985
November 2026 Mayor and Council Election (26-1174)
This ordinance orders a general election on November 3, 2026, to choose the Mayor and eight Council Members, and sets the election procedures, notice, early voting branch locations, and polling places. It also authorizes a joint election with Nueces County, a runoff on December 12, 2026 if one is needed, and a Joint Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with the county.
Aug 11: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda; Enactment No: 033982
Crime Control District Renewal Election Called (26-1185)
This ordinance calls a special election in Corpus Christi asking voters whether to continue the Crime Control and Prevention District and its associated sales tax for 10 years. It also sets election procedures, public notice, early voting locations, and a joint election with Nueces County.
Aug 11: Passed on second reading and approved: 8 to 0; Enactment No: 033983
Texan Stores Airport Ground Lease Estoppel (26-0323)
The City Council considered an ordinance approving a lease estoppel for the ground lease with Dlugosch III, LLC, doing business as The Texan Stores, at the Corpus Christi International Airport. The document acknowledged the ground lease and consented to the Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate and Agreement, and authorized execution of the related documents. The ordinance was approved by a 9 to 0 vote on May 12, 2026.
May 12: Carried: 9 to 0
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Seven Project and Financing Plan (26-0376)
The City Council considered an ordinance approving a project and financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, as recommended and adopted by the zone's Board of Directors. The ordinance also made findings related to the plan. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 8 to 0.
Mar 24: Carried: 8 to 0
Marine Fuel Station Lease at Coopers Alley L-Head (25-1755)
The City Council considered a five-year lease, with two five-year renewal options, allowing Big Johnson Fuel & Lubricants, LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas, to operate a marine fuel station at the Coopers Alley L-Head. Rent was set at $500 a month for the first year, then $500 a month plus $0.05 per gallon of fuel sold, with a 10% base rent increase after the first term and 3% increases each year after that. The ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda by a vote of 9 to 0 on February 24, 2026.
Feb 24: Passed on second reading on consent agenda: 9 to 0
Hilliard Center Complex Project Financing Zone Amendment (25-1827)
The City Council amended the existing Project Financing Zone Number One for the Hilliard Center Complex, notified the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts of the change, and asked the Comptroller to deposit incremental hotel-associated tax revenues from the amended zone into a suspense account held in trust for qualified project activities. The ordinance was approved by a 9 to 0 vote on February 17, 2026.
Feb 17: Carried: 9 to 0
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