Matters — Q3 2026
93 matters with activity · 71 new in this period · 17 active · 8 resolved
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
Sep 3: 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.
Sep 2: 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
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
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
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
La Palmera Mall Incentive Agreement Extension (26-1417)
The city proposes to extend its existing Chapter 380 economic incentive agreement with La Palmera Mall, held by Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP, for an additional 10 years. The extension would recognize a reconfiguration of the mall.
Sep 15: Pass
Community Development Block Grant Funds Reprogrammed in Fifth Plan Amendment (26-0981)
The City Council considered a fifth amendment to the city's Fiscal Year 2021/Program Year 2020 Annual Action Plan, which moved $203,970.83 in Community Development Block Grant funds to new uses. The ordinance also authorized the city to submit the amendment and sign the funding agreements and other documents needed to carry out the plan. The ordinance was approved.
Jul 14: Pass
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