Ord. 2026-10-13-14.City of Corpus Christi (Nueces County)

Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire

Bastiat Overreach Score: 64/100

Passed: 2026-10-13 • Effective: 2026-10-13

Executive Summary & Impact

Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with a cash match of $78,181.82 from the General Fund; and appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required)

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Legislative Enactment & Roll-Call History

14. • City of Corpus Christi City Council - October 13, 20262026-10-13

Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire

Outcome: PASSED (1-0) • Motion to approve Item #14.: Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capt

Official Legal Text & Codified Sections

OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DOCKET RECORD — CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
Instrument / Docket Number: Ord. 2026-10-13-14. (Agenda Item 14.)
Meeting: City of Corpus Christi City Council - October 13, 2026
Date Enacted: 2026-10-13
Roll-Call Outcome: PASSED (9 YES - 0 NO)
Category: Building & Safety Codes
Source Document: https://legistar.granicus.com/CorpusChristi/meetings/2026/10/4345_A_City_Council_26-10-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf

VERBATIM DOCKET TEXT & SUMMARY:
Ordinance accepting a grant for $781,818.18 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency for the FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for source-capture exhaust removal systems for the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with a cash match of $78,181.82 from the General Fund; and appropriating $781,818.18 in the Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required)