5. • ResolutionCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Resolution authorizing eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business Assistance Agreements with the following entities for two years: LiftFund, Inc., Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, and Del Mar College (DMC) for a total amount not to exceed of $1,226,750.00 to assist small businesses within the City of Corpus Christi to invest and create/retain jobs.

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-08-25

Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 0)

“This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

ABSENT

“Absent”

Everett Roy

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

ABSENT

“Absent”

Sylvia Campos

Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)

YES

“Aye”

Eric Cantu

Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)

YES

“Aye”

Kaylynn Paxson

Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)

YES

“Aye”

Roland Barrera

Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)

YES

“Aye”

Mark Scott

Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)

YES

“Aye”

Carolyn Vaughn

Councilmember, At-Large Place 3 (At-Large Place 3)

YES

“Aye”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.