9. • MotionCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Motion authorizing Amendment No. 6 to the service agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for utility rate model development and consulting services for Corpus Christi Water in an amount up to $184,687.00, with FY 2026 funding from the Water Fund.

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-06-30

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (8 - 0)

“Assistant Director of Corpus Christi Water Finance & Administration Kamil Taras, Principal Consultant at NewGen Strategies & Solutions Andy McCartney, and Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

“Aye”

Everett Roy

Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)

YES

“Aye”

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

Assistant Director of Corpus Christi Water Finance & Administration Kamil Taras, Principal Consultant at NewGen Strategies & Solutions Andy McCartney, and Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann responded to Council questions. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.6/10). 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.