Padre Island is undertaking an inspiring journey,
harmoniously integrating development with conservation
to preserve the essence of our Island.
I am delighted to share a significant development
regarding our cherished Packery Channel and the Michael
J. Ellis Seawall. This summer, we are set to embark on a
transformative project that will see sand moved southward
to expand and enrich the beach along the Michael J. Ellis
Seawall. There is now a secured permit from the Corps of
Engineers that allows for the sand to be moved laterally
along the beach. This initiative comes after careful
planning and coordination. Previously, we were limited to
pushing sand from the dune line out to the mean high tide
line. This restriction led to the natural buildup of sand on
the north side of Packery Channel, where the beach
widens due to the prevailing currents depositing sand at
the jetty.
To address this, starting in September, the careful process
of transporting the sand by truck from its current location
to Ellis Beach will begin. This strategic move will not only
enhance our beach’s aesthetic appeal but also bolster its
useability and resilience against natural forces.
Additionally, I am pleased to announce that funds have
been approved to improve Commodore Park. There has
been an allocated $400,000 to develop detailed designs
for various parts of the park, including phases 1A, 1B, and
2, as well as the Community Center. Initial concepts for a
new skatepark will also be created. This funding still needs
the approval from Council but marks a promising step
towards enhancing our community spaces.
We are committed to ensuring that our beaches and parks
remain beautiful, welcoming spaces for all to enjoy. Thank
you for your patience and support as we undertake these
important endeavors to improve our coastline and the
Island community.
We are also making great strides in improving our Island’s
infrastructure. The City has recently completed work on
Tesoro, Captain Kidd, and Blackbeard streets. Currently,
our city crews are working on Barataria and will soon start
on Coral Vine, Jessamine, Allamanda, Tamarisk,
Seagrape, and Broomsedge. The estimated value of the
streets improvements on the Island performed by in house
city crews is $1.9 million. These upgrades are essential for
ensuring safe and accessible roads for all residents and
visitors.
The City of Corpus Christi is looking for your opinion
through a public survey to help identify potential uses for
existing sales tax money. The survey is set to close on
Sunday, June 23. Your valuable feedback will help shape
our great City. For more information about the Type A
Sales Tax Reauthorization and to participate in the survey,
visit
www.cctexas.com/sales-tax-reauthorization.
As always, I express my appreciation for your steadfast
support and commitment. My door is always open to hear
your voice and concerns. Feel free to reach out at 361-
826-3100 or by email at paulette.guajardo@cctexas.com.
