5. • OrdinanceCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Capital Budget beginning October 1, 2026.

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.1/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Director of Management and Budget Amy Rodriguez presented information on the following topics: CIP total by program; funding sources; and budget amendment-Economic Development. Director Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann, Assistant Director of CCW – Finance & Administration Kamil Taras, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed the public hearing. 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)

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

Director of Management and Budget Amy Rodriguez presented information on the following topics: CIP total by program; funding sources; and budget amendment-Economic Development. Director Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Nick Winkelmann, Assistant Director of CCW – Finance & Administration Kamil Taras, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds responded to Council questions. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed the public hearing. 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 EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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).