9. • OrdinanceCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 36-7 to update rental rates and recreation fees for City sports fields and the After Hour Kid Power Daily Drop-In Program (State reimbursement for families who qualify for the program), effective October 1, 2026.

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-09-01

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 7.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (6 - 1)

“Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd presented information on the following topics: background; proposed amendments; and recommendation. Director Dodd responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Campos.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

ABSENT

“Absent”

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)

“Nay”

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

Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd presented information on the following topics: background; proposed amendments; and recommendation. Director Dodd responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Campos.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.8/10). 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.