14. • ResolutionCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Resolution authorizing the 1525 N. Shoreline Blvd. property acquisition program project of the Corpus Christi B Corporation for economic development of tourism, convention, concession, public events, and/or parking facility; approving $646,875.00 to purchase the property, and up to $10,500.00 for closing costs, totaling $657,375.00 for the program project to enhance economic development as an extension to the Hilliard Center.

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed 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

Mayor Pro Tem Paxson opened public comment. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Pro Tem Paxson closed public comment. Council Member Vaughn moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). 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.