Archives for May 2012

SCHLITTERBAHN Corpus Christi Incentive Package Announced!

May 23, 2012 By

Latest NEWS May 22, 2012 –

CITY Council Unanimously Votes in Favor of Incentive Package!!

The 2 Items remaining before the Project will begin is Contract Signings and Private Financing to begin breaking ground by June 2012.

Stay Tuned….As we will continue to Update you on the Status of the Island’s First MAJOR Project!!

117 Million Dollar Incentive Package Revealed at Latest City Council Meeting:

VOTE WILL BE FINALIZED at the Council Meeting on May 22nd, 2012.

NEW MAP Laying out DISTRICTS for the proposed Island Development (CLICK HERE)

REVISED PROPOSED TAX INCENTIVES: (CLICK HERE For the Legal Document Layout out the incentives)

SCHLITTERBAHN Corpus Christi – Performance Based Incentive Plan (PDF-CLICK HERE)

CITY COUNCIL answers all the citizens Questions and Concerns (FAQ’s CLICK HERE)

PROPOSED TAX INCENTIVES:

Economic development sales tax: $5 million

Property tax: $20.6 million

Waived development fees: $1.4 million

City sales taxes: $11.5 million

Hotel occupancy tax: $78 million

Local construction tax: $699,000

Total: $117 million

Source: City of Corpus Christi

BY THE NUMBERS:

2 years of Schlitterbahn construction on North Padre Island.

Number of Jobs Created Locally – 40 full-time and 300 part-time Employees Recruited.

400 -Feet in the buffer zone between Schlitterbahn and property line neighborhoods.

25 years – Terms of agreement

18 years – Expected resort project build-out

574 Total acreage for entire Resort Project

$117 million -Public investment

$552 million – Private investment

Source: City of Corpus Christi

Filed Under: North Padre Island, North Padre Island Beaches, Park Road 22 Proposed Bridge

New Aquarius Road Extension Opening!

May 9, 2012 By

AQUARIUS ROAD DEDICATION THIS SATURDAY…COME CHECK IT OUT!!

The Aquarius Road extension will be dedicated and opened for traffic this Saturday, May 12Th @ 10AM.

The ribbon cutting and dedication will be at the New Intersection of Aquarius Road and Commodore. Come out to support our Island and City Leaders that got the job done for Padre Island. As many bicycle riders, street golf carts and walking residents are welcome  from the surrounding neighborhoods is being requested rather than by automobile so we can avoid a traffic Jam.  We are excited to see all the hard work moving forward for Padre Island! ~Island Political Action Committee

 

Filed Under: Local Schools, North Padre Island, Park Road 22 Proposed Bridge

CORPUS CHRISTI CITY TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING PARK ROAD 22 AND PROPOSED BRIDGE AND CANAL

May 5, 2012 By

ATTN 5/9: NEW INFO ON SCHLITTERBAHN (CLICK HERE)

PROPOSED BRIDGE LAYOUTS BELOW PRESS RELEASE

CITY TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING PARK ROAD 22

AND PROPOSED BRIDGE AND CANAL

 

The City of Corpus Christi is conducting a public meeting on Tuesday, April 10, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, at the Seashore Learning Center, 15801 S. Padre Island Drive, to receive input from the public regarding the construction of a proposed bridge and canal on Park Road 22. The impacted area is a little longer than one mile with limits between Whitecap Blvd and Commodores. The purpose of the project is to support the effort to provide boat and pedestrian access to the area. In addition, the project is expected to greatly improve the quality of the water in the existing canal system through water exchange with Lake Padre.

The proposed project will raise the existing roadway approximately 14 feet with the construction of a bridge so as to accommodate boats passing through the proposed channel. No other roadway improvements are proposed, no new right-of-way is proposed and no residential or commercial displacements will occur as a result of this project. “This is a win/win for local residents and visitors”, said Dan Biles, PE, Interim Engineering Director.  “It will keep the water in the canals cleaner and will soon allow recreational boats to access the area. It’s a big step towards our goal of transforming the Mustang-Padre Island area into a world-renowned tourist, resort and residential community,” continued Biles.

The City encourages area residents to attend the meeting, to review the materials displayed and to comment about the project. If someone is not able to attend, he/she can still comment on the project by sending comments to Mary Kelly PE, c/o Raba Kistner Environmental, Inc., 12821 W. Golden Lane, San Antonio, Texas 78249. You may also submit comments by fax (210) 699-6426, or by e-mail mkelly@rkci.com. All comments received through Friday, April 20, 2012, will be used in the public record.

PHOTOS OF PROPOSED PARK ROAD 22 BRIDGE on NORTH PADRE ISLAND:

Figure 1 of the Proposed Layout:

Figure 1 – Project Location Map(PDF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2 of the Propose Layout:

Figure 2 – Site Plan(PDF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos Courtesy of:

Raba Kirstner Environmental Firm
12821 West Golden Lane
San Antonio, Texas 78249
P 210 :: 699 :: 9090
F 210 :: 699 :: 6426

http://www.rkci.com

 

Filed Under: North Padre Island, Park Road 22 Proposed Bridge