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Q2 2026 Report

67 meetings · 26 committees · $896.8M financial · 76 important findings

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Executive Summary

City Summary — Q2 2026

The City Council passed on the consent agenda a $23,277,314.87 construction contract awarded to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi for the reconstruction of Flour Bluff Drive from Yorktown Boulevard to Don Patricio Road, funded through the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Capital Funds. [16]Special City Council MeetingJun 2 Item 19 (File 26-0940), a one-reading ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston and Corpus Christi for Phase 2 construction services on the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project in an amount up to $91,337,222.00 and establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $107,531,622.00, passed on emergency after Council Member Hernandez moved approval and Council Member Vaughn seconded. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Financial Highlights

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. [1]City CouncilJun 30 Item 4 (26-0342), a Wastewater Trust Fund Reimbursement Agreement up to $377,849.00 with V2 Ventures Partners, LLC for an off-site wastewater improvement serving the proposed Oso Vista Subdivision at the northeast intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Rombs Street (District 3), passed on second reading on the consent agenda. [1]City CouncilJun 30 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 construction of the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant, failed on a 4-5 vote with Vaughn, Hernandez, Campos, Paxson, and Cantu voting against. [1]City CouncilJun 30 The City Council passed on the consent agenda a $23,277,314.87 construction contract awarded 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, funded through the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Capital Funds. [16]Special City Council MeetingJun 2 On May 12, 2026, Council approved a Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston, Texas for up to $16,194,400 (Item #17, File 26-0736), 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. [34]City CouncilMay 12 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 (Item #21, File 26-0656), was approved 7-1 with Council Member Campos against after a public hearing with no comments. [39]City CouncilMay 5 At the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting, 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. [47]City CouncilApr 28 At the April 14, 2026 City Council meeting, a resolution authorizing lease-purchase financing through JPMorgan for four replacement garbage trucks and one replacement roll-off truck for the Solid Waste Department, totaling $2,475,594.60 with $165,039.72 from the General Fund in FY 2026 and the remainder funded through the annual budget process, was approved (File 26-0418). [56]City CouncilApr 14 Item #7 renewed property insurance through Acrisure South Insurance Services LLC for $3,017,667.89 covering May 4, 2026 to May 4, 2027 (File 26-0458), passing on consent at the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting. [47]City CouncilApr 28

Development & Land Use

Item 19 (File 26-0940), a one-reading ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston and Corpus Christi for Phase 2 construction services on the Reclaimed Water for Industrial Use Project in an amount up to $91,337,222.00 and establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $107,531,622.00, passed on emergency after Council Member Hernandez moved approval and Council Member Vaughn seconded. [1]City CouncilJun 30 Item 4 (File 26-0342) authorized up to $377,849.00 with V2 Ventures Partners, LLC for off-site wastewater improvements serving the Oso Vista Subdivision at the northeast intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Rombs Street in District 3, passing on second reading on the consent agenda. [1]City CouncilJun 30 A contract up to $10,450,000.00 (File 26-0500) went to Victory Building Team for the Boat Haul Out/Office/Retail Facility project, including demolition of the existing facility and funded from the Type A Sales Tax fund, with the motion carrying 8 to 1 and Hernandez against. [4]City CouncilJun 23 At the April 2, 2026 Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory Committee meeting, the committee opened a discussion on regulation of metal canopy tents on the beach, reviewed how other states handle beach rules, and directed that operational data be brought back. [62]Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory CommitteeApr 2 File 26-0448, "Discussion about Metal canopy's tents," was recorded as "Discussed; no action taken." [62]Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory CommitteeApr 2 Michael Pitman shared information with the group about beach law and regulations from other states, and staff indicated more information would be brought forward regarding how many canopies are handled in a month. [62]Water, Shore, and Beach Advisory CommitteeApr 2

Contracts & Procurement

Item 19 (File 26-0940) is Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $107,531,622.00 for total construction with the amendment itself valued at up to $91,337,222.00. [1]City CouncilJun 30 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, the motion failed 4-5 and the item was placed on Future Agenda, leaving no engagement authorized. [1]City CouncilJun 30 Item #6 (File 26-0461), an Interlocal Agreement with the Harris County Department of Education for the Choice Partners Cooperative purchasing program allowing the City to purchase health benefit services and other goods and services through the cooperative, passed 8 to 1 with Council Member Hernandez opposed. [27]City CouncilMay 19

Community Impact

Council passed on consent a grant application to the Texas General Land Office for $1,815,456.72 under the FY 2027 Beach Maintenance Reimbursement Program, funding beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and Mustang Island (File 26-0821). [4]City CouncilJun 23 Council approved, 6 to 3 with Vaughn, Paxson, and Cantu against, an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District to perform mobile food vendor inspections and complaint investigations from July 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional 4 years (File 26-0735). [4]City CouncilJun 23 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, with door-hanger distribution continuing in targeted zip codes. [6]Animal Care Advisory CommitteeJun 17 The City Council passed an ordinance on second reading extending Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, LLC's lease for the Gabe Lozano and Oso Beach Golf Centers by 10 years, to 2041, with two five-year renewal options, by a vote of 8 to 1 with Council Member Hernandez opposed (File 26-0064). [56]City CouncilApr 14 On the resolution rescission item (File 24-1834, Item 8), Michelle Jones moved to rescind the draft resolution supporting accessible public service announcements for community members with visual loss, hearing loss, and limited English proficiency, and the motion, seconded by Wilson Goodrich, passed unanimously. [63]Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesApr 1 Director Chapa's report to the Animal Care Advisory Committee noted that the Luck of the Paw adoption event facilitated 25 adoptions and that Animal Care Services took part in Earth Day Bay Day, which drew over 8,500 attendees and resulted in one adoption. [54]Animal Care Advisory CommitteeApr 15

Key Decisions

At the June 30, 2026 City Council meeting, Council Member Barrera moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 14, Council Member Vaughn seconded, and the motion carried. [1]City CouncilJun 30 At the June 2, 2026 Special City Council Meeting, Item 5 (File 26-0651), the companion 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. [16]Special City Council MeetingJun 2 On June 24, 2026, the Planning Commission approved the PL8621 Final Plat (File 26-0929, 0.29 acres at 14762 Running Light, District 4) as presented on a motion by Commissioner Cantu seconded by Commissioner Budd, with the vote carrying 6 to 1 and Commissioner Jackson casting the lone dissenting vote. [3]Planning CommissionJun 24

Governance & Oversight

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). [1]City CouncilJun 30 Item 25 (File 26-0962), an executive session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074 to consult with attorneys on personnel matters related to the City Manager and to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of a public officer or employee including the City Manager, was tabled on a motion by Council Member Cantu, seconded by Council Member Paxson, carrying 6 to 3 with Barrera, Guajardo, and Scott against. [1]City CouncilJun 30 The Council unanimously, with Campos, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson, Scott, and Vaughn all voting yes, 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, and separately approved scheduling additional pretrial hearings for June 8-9, 2026, and the Removal Action Hearing for July 22-23, 2026, both at 9:00 a.m. [17]Special City Council MeetingJun 2 At its May 28, 2026 meeting, 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. [19]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. [27]City CouncilMay 19 The Landmark Commission approved the draft minutes of its April 23, 2026 meeting (File 26-0774) and the absences of Commissioners McLaughlin and Underwood from that meeting on a motion by Vice Chairman Landreth, seconded by Commissioner Riggle, passing unanimously. [21]Landmark CommissionMay 28 On April 14, 2026, the City Council voted 7-0 with 2 abstentions, with Guajardo and Roy abstaining, to consent to attorney Lisa Aguilar advising on procedural matters (Enactment M2026-033). [56]City CouncilApr 14 At the Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals Board's April 16, 2026 meeting, Board Member Lee moved on the officer election (file 26-0551) to appoint Member Harper as Chairman and Member Gentry as Vice Chairman, Board Member Esquivel seconded, and the vote was all in favor. [52]Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals BoardApr 16 Under File 26-0590, First Vice-Chairman LaRue moved to excuse the absence of Christine Belin at the March 25, 2026 Airport Board meeting, seconded by Board Member Patterson, and the motion carried. [44]Airport BoardApr 29 The Marina Advisory Committee approved the minutes for the March 2nd regular meeting (File 26-0505) without revision. [60]Marina Advisory CommitteeApr 6 The Building Standards Board voted on the DRAFT 1.22.26 meeting minutes (file 26-0497), which are listed with the status "To Be Introduced," with the result recorded as "All Ayes" and the motion passed. [61]Building Standards BoardApr 2 In officer elections under File 26-0359, Item 3, Chairperson Trevino nominated Sonya Durrwachter for Secretary and Wilson Goodrich nominated Michelle Jones for Vice-Chair and Imelda Trevino for Chairperson, with all three motions passing unanimously in a single vote. [63]Committee for Persons with DisabilitiesApr 1

Infrastructure & Facilities

At the June 30, 2026 City Council meeting, Item 12 (File 26-0888) authorized a service agreement with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. of Irvine, California, with an office in Corpus Christi, 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, and it passed on the consent agenda. [1]City CouncilJun 30 On June 23, 2026, 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). [4]City CouncilJun 23 Item 14 (File 26-0882), which would have authorized a Wastewater Trust Fund Reimbursement Agreement up to $2,280,573.90 with Mostaghasi George Development, LLC for a wastewater improvement serving the proposed Kaspian Subdivision Unit 1 in District 5, was withdrawn by staff. [1]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. [56]City CouncilApr 14 On April 14, 2026, Item 11 authorized Amendment No. 2 to a professional services contract with Urban Engineering, LLC of Corpus Christi for $502,605, bringing the total contract value to $607,815, for design, bid, and construction phase services on the Northwest Blvd Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrade project in Council District 1 (File 26-0503), funded from the Wastewater Capital Fund and passed on consent. [56]City CouncilApr 14 On April 28, 2026, Amendment No. 3 to a 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 passed on the consent agenda. [47]City CouncilApr 28

Public Safety

Item 11 (File 26-0749) authorized execution of a three-year service agreement with McMahan Services, Ltd. of Cuero in an amount not to exceed $322,200.00 for fire alarm and fire suppression services for the Asset Management Department. [1]City CouncilJun 30 A motion authorized the purchase of 60 replacement sets of firefighter protective clothing (coats and pants) from Casco Industries, Inc. of Houston through the BuyBoard Cooperative for $218,754, funded from the General Fund for the Corpus Christi Fire Department. [4]City CouncilJun 23 A motion authorized 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 (File 26-0739, passed on consent). [4]City CouncilJun 23

Housing

Zoning Case No. ZN9048 (File 26-0734), filed by Ruvanna Investments, LLC in District 1, rezoned property at or near 2601 David Street from the "RS-6" Single Family 6 District to the "RS-TF" Two Family District, and the ordinance passed on second reading 6-3 with Vaughn, Hernandez, and Paxson voting against. [1]City CouncilJun 30 The Annual Action Plan amendment (File 26-0657), which accepted $160,098.00 from the Ed Rachel Foundation and appropriated it into the General Fund with $50,000.00 awarded to Habitat for Humanity's Critical Repair Program, passed on second reading on the consent agenda. [34]City CouncilMay 12 At 4529 Barrera Dr. (File 26-0621), where staff recommended demolition of both the residential and accessory structure(s), the Building Standards Board instead ordered demolition of only the accessory structure within 30 days on a motion by Board Member Henderson, seconded by Board Member Hurlburt. [20]Building Standards BoardMay 28

Transportation

The Carroll Lane reconstruction contract (File 26-0512) was awarded to Grace Paving and Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $5,958,987.29. [47]City CouncilApr 28 Item 3 (File 26-0730), authorizing a one-year lease with Alvest Equipment Services (USA), LLC for 96 square feet of storage space in the Corpus Christi International Airport terminal at a monthly lease payment of $754.08, passed on second reading on the consent agenda. [1]City CouncilJun 30 MPM Development, LP was authorized reimbursement not to exceed $214,304.40 for oversizing Castle Black Drive from an L-1A Local Residential street to a C-3 Primary Collector street for the King's Landing Unit 13 development in District 3 (File 25-1808). [4]City CouncilJun 23

Environment

Item 21 (File 26-1017), which sought to authorize staff to work with WSP to execute documents necessary to apply for and accept U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant funds for construction of the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant, failed on a 4 to 5 vote, with Vaughn, Hernandez, Campos, Paxson, and Cantu voting against. [1]City CouncilJun 30 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, was passed on the consent agenda (File 26-0821). [4]City CouncilJun 23 Item 12 (File 26-0546), amending City Code Chapter 55, Article XII, Section 55-150 to update the Drought Contingency Plan effective April 14, 2026, passed on emergency as amended after Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Paxson. [56]City CouncilApr 14

Personnel & Labor

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. [7]Audit CommitteeJun 12 Under Item 4 (File 26-0646), the Animal Care Advisory Committee reappointed Jackie McCollough and Robert W. Perkins. [39]City CouncilMay 5 Under file 26-0549, staff reported a 23% vacancy rate. [52]Construction Trade Advisory & Appeals BoardApr 16

Planning

At the April 8, 2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting, Item 5 (File 26-0363, Parks and Recreation department) covered the 10-Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan and no action was taken. [58]Parks and Recreation Advisory CommitteeApr 8 Staff informed the committee that the 10-Year Parks & 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. [58]Parks and Recreation Advisory CommitteeApr 8 The Island Strategic Action Committee's FY27 Budget Resolution Initial Discussion (File 26-0365) covered Encantada Box Culverts, pending the results of the LJA study. [57]Island Strategic Action CommitteeApr 8

Zoning

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). [1]City CouncilJun 30 Item 6 (File 26-0865), which annexed a 5.240-acre tract at the northeast corner of FM 2444 and SH 286 by petition of landowner Broadwalk Investments, LLC, approved the service plan, added the area to Council District 5, and rezoned the tract from "FR" Farm Rural to "CG-2" General Commercial, passed on second reading on the consent agenda. [1]City CouncilJun 30 Zoning Case No. ZN9181, filed by America Alfa Group, LLC in District 1 to rezone 12937 Hearn Road from the "RS-6" Single Family District to the "RS-TF" Two Family Zoning District, passed 8 to 1 at the May 12, 2026 City Council meeting with Council Member Hernandez voting against. [34]City CouncilMay 12

Subdivisions

At the April 1, 2026 Planning Commission, the five plats introduced into the record by Andrew Dimas of Development Services were approved as part of the consent block motion by Vice Chairman Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Budd, on an all-aye vote. [64]Planning CommissionApr 1 PL9219 (File 26-0669), which replats Lots 23A, 23B, 24A, and 24B, Block 2 of Country Estates Subdivision No. 2 (0.50 acres, District 1) at 12937 Hearn Road, is recorded with a status of Passed. [33]Planning CommissionMay 13 At the June 10, 2026 Planning Commission, notable plats included PL9307, the 522.15-acre preliminary plat for the Farias Tract (District 1, File 26-0894), alongside its companion 338.38-acre final plat PL9308 for the same tract (File 26-0895). [9]Planning CommissionJun 10

Historic Preservation

The City Council passed on emergency reading, by a vote of 7 to 1 with Council Member Campos voting against, the ordinance adopting 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. [39]City CouncilMay 5 Under File 26-0585, the Landmark Commission passed an All Aye motion nominating the Art Museum of South Texas in the buildings/properties category, moved by Vice Chairman Landreth and seconded by Commissioner Meyer. [49]Landmark CommissionApr 23 On File 26-0601, the 2026 Preservation Awards Art Contest, the Landmark Commission was unanimous in awarding Daniel Rohde's submission in digital art and Tony Armadillo's "R. Galvan Ballroom" in painting and drawing. [49]Landmark CommissionApr 23

Insights by Role

Journalist

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

Reporters should track Item 21 (File 26-1017) on the WSP engagement to apply for and accept U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grant funds for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant, because the motion failed 4-5 and the item was placed on Future Agenda, leaving no engagement authorized. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Coverage of City Manager personnel matters should note that Item 25 (File 26-0962), an executive session under Tex. Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074 to consult with attorneys on personnel matters related to the City Manager and to deliberate the annual performance evaluation of a public officer or employee including the City Manager, was tabled on a motion by Council Member Cantu, seconded by Council Member Paxson, carrying 6 to 3 with Barrera, Guajardo, and Scott against. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Resident

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

Commercial, wholesale, and large-volume Corpus Christi Water customers should review the Level 1 Water Emergency policies in Item 5 (File 26-0651), which include baseline water use and curtailment percentages and passed 8-1 on second reading at the June 2, 2026 Special City Council Meeting with Council Member Cantu as the sole dissenting vote. [16]Special City Council MeetingJun 2

Residents should check the updated water rules under Item 12 (File 26-0546), amending City Code Chapter 55, Article XII, Section 55-150 to update the Drought Contingency Plan effective April 14, 2026, which passed on emergency as amended after Council Member Scott moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by Council Member Paxson. [56]City CouncilApr 14

Developer

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

Developers pursuing wastewater cost recovery should review Item 4 (File 26-0342), which called for up to $377,849.00 with V2 Ventures Partners, LLC for off-site wastewater improvements serving the Oso Vista Subdivision at the northeast intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Rombs Street in District 3. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Applicants should be aware that reimbursement items can be pulled before action, as Item 14 (File 26-0882), which would have authorized a Wastewater Trust Fund Reimbursement Agreement up to $2,280,573.90 with Mostaghasi George Development, LLC for a wastewater improvement serving the proposed Kaspian Subdivision Unit 1 in District 5, was withdrawn by staff. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Contractor

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Subcontractors seeking construction work should review Item 19 (File 26-0940), Amendment No. 1 to the existing Construction Manager-At-Risk contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, which adds Phase 2 construction services and establishes a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $107,531,622.00 for total construction, with the amendment itself valued at up to $91,337,222.00. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Firms tracking airport work should note that at the June 30, 2026 City Council meeting, Item 12 (File 26-0888) authorized a service agreement with Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. of Irvine, California, with an office in Corpus Christi, 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, and it passed on the consent agenda. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Lobbyist

Medium
Medium significance — notable action worth tracking

Advocates for the desalination program should prepare for a return engagement, as the motion on Item 21 (File 26-1017) authorizing 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. [1]City CouncilJun 30

Clients following downtown redevelopment should note that the ordinance passed on emergency reading by a vote of 7 to 1, with Council Member Campos voting against, and that the thirteenth amendment to the TIRZ #3 Project & Financing Plan (File 26-0656) established a program for demolition of the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse with total payments of $2,000,000 to Nueces County, as approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three on May 5, 2026. [39]City CouncilMay 5

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
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
Resolution awarding a construction contract to Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi for the reconstruction of F$23.3M
One-Reading ordinance awarding a Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of $16.2M
One-Reading ordinance authorizing a professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. for Owner’s Representative Service$9.5M
Resolution awarding a construction contract to Grace Paving and Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for reconstr$6.0M

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