16. • OrdinanceCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100 regarding wastewater rates for all customer classes effective January 1, 2027.

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-07-21

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.6/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 1)

“Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: 2027 study goals; 2027 wastewater rate adjustment drivers; 2027 proposed rates; residential and commercial; projected wastewater rates-impact on sample utility bill charges; rate comparison; and FY 2020 to FY 2027. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Cantu. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

“Nay”

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

Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: 2027 study goals; 2027 wastewater rate adjustment drivers; 2027 proposed rates; residential and commercial; projected wastewater rates-impact on sample utility bill charges; rate comparison; and FY 2020 to FY 2027. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Cantu. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).