13. • ResolutionsCity of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $221,404.00; and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the distribution of Justice Assistance

Presented in: City of Corpus Christi City Council - October 13, 2026 on 2026-10-13

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (1 - 0)

“Motion to approve Item #13.: Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $221,404.00; and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with N”

Paulette Guajardo

Mayor (At-Large)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $221,404.00; and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the distribution of Justice Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $110,702.00 to Nueces County should the grant be awarded and the remaining $110,702.00 to be used by the City. (6 votes required)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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.