Matters — July 2026
43 matters with activity · 31 new in this period · 8 active · 7 resolved
Case File 26-1155
The City of Corpus Christi would accept an unrestricted donation from Voices for Coastal Bend Energy, a Texas nonprofit trade organization, to pay for preparing and submitting a federal U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Desalination grant application for the Inner Harbor desalination project. The measure, requested by Mayor Paulette Guajardo, would also allow the City Manager to sign any agreements needed to submit the application.
Jul 28: Fail
Case File 26-1007
The city council proposes to accept and appropriate two grants totaling approximately $3.07 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program. The grants require matching contributions from the city and support military economic preparedness initiatives.
Jul 21: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda: 8 to 0 (Enactment No: 033970)
Case File 26-0770
The city is approving an agreement with Nueces County that will reimburse the Corpus Christi Police Department $75,418.86 for supplemental costs including police officer overtime and undercover surveillance camera equipment. This reimbursement enables the city to offset costs for enhanced policing operations through participation in the Red Cord Initiative Program.
Jul 21: Passed on second reading on the consent agenda: 8 to 0 (Enactment No: 033969)
Case File 26-1165
This ordinance would accept and appropriate a $7,711,443 Federal Aviation Administration grant under the Airport Improvement Program to fund baggage handling system improvements, rehabilitation of Taxiway Echo, and design work for the West Apron Expansion and Realignment Project. The city would transfer $384,044.40 from the Airport Operating Fund to cover the required 5% local cash match, raising the fiscal year 2026 Capital Budget revenues and expenditures by $8,095,487.40 each.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1128
This ordinance would amend the Corpus Christi Code to revise water rates for all customer classes, with the new rates taking effect January 1, 2027. The change would apply to every category of water customer served by the city.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-0680
The Library Board is considering a matter regarding the Janet F. Harte Library. The matter remains active with ongoing public hearings and board deliberation.
Jul 7: The motion to approve the letter as amended passed unanimously
Case File 26-1173
The city is considering adopting its annual action plan for roughly $7.44 million in yearly federal housing and community development funding, made up of $3,703,414 through the Community Development Block Grant program, $232,640 through the Emergency Solutions Grant program, and $3,507,376.36 through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The plan would accept and appropriate that money for the projects it covers, authorize a staff complement of 17 positions, and allow city officials to sign the funding agreements, amendments, environmental review records, and other documents needed to submit and carry it out.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1010
This measure would adopt the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District budget for fiscal year 2027, appropriating $11,189,046 from the district's fund. The money would pay for 78 existing and authorized sworn police positions along with support equipment.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-0989
The city would accept a $249,990 Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Boating Access Grant, with a required $83,330 cash match, to fund Phase 1 of the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Renovation Project. The grant money would be appropriated in the Parks & Recreation Grants Fund and the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget would be amended accordingly.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1131
This ordinance would reappoint Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa as Presiding Judge for a two-year term running from August 1, 2026 to August 1, 2028, and appoint Carlos Omar Reyna as part-time judge #3 to fill an unexpired term through June 24, 2027. It also sets the salary for these judicial positions and establishes when the ordinance takes effect.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1129
This ordinance would amend Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100 to set new wastewater rates for all customer classes, taking effect January 1, 2027. The change would apply to every category of wastewater customer served by the city.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1144
This active matter before the Arts and Cultural Commission is undergoing a site-specific review. Additional details about the proposal, location, or applicant are not available in the provided data.
Jul 27: To Be Introduced
Case File 26-0176
This ordinance would grant the Harbor Playhouse Company, a Texas nonprofit corporation, a 10-year lease with two optional five-year renewals for the Harbor Playhouse at 1802 N. Chaparral St. In exchange for use of the building, the nonprofit would advance community theater through performances, educational programs, outreach activities, and cultural programming, and would maintain the facilities.
Jul 14: Pass
Case File 26-1052
The Senior Corps Advisory Committee is set to receive a report from the Senior Companion Program director on program operations and activities. The report is presented to the committee as a recurring agenda item.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Case File 26-1050
The director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is set to brief the Senior Corps Advisory Committee on the program's activities. The report is a recurring agenda item before the committee, which advises on senior volunteer programming.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Case File 26-0981
The City Council approved a fifth amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, reprogramming $203,970.83 to different community development projects. These reallocations ensure federal housing and community development funds address the city's most pressing needs. The amendment was approved unanimously by City Council on July 14, 2026.
Jul 14: Pass
Case File 26-1049
The Senior Corps Advisory Committee is set to consider the minutes from its June 2026 meeting, the official written record of that session's discussion and actions.
Jul 9: To Be Introduced
Case File 26-1174
This ordinance calls a general election on November 3, 2026 for the Corpus Christi mayor and eight council member seats, setting the rules for holding the election, publishing notice, and designating polling places and branch early voting sites. It also arranges a joint election with Nueces County through an election agreement and services contract, and schedules a runoff for December 12, 2026 if one is needed.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1185
This ordinance calls a special election on November 3, 2026, asking Corpus Christi voters whether to continue the Crime Control and Prevention District and its associated sales tax for another 10 years. It sets the election procedures, notice and publication requirements, early voting and polling place locations, and authorizes holding the election jointly with Nueces County.
Jul 28: Pass
Case File 26-1126
The city council considers the potential removal of Mayor Paulette Guajardo, with possible actions including referral to the Ethics Commission, reprimand, suspension, or removal from office. This action addresses questions of municipal leadership accountability and governance. The special sessions provide opportunity for hearing and council deliberation.
Jul 23: held
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