CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi City Council was presented with a $175 million bond package for 2024.
The bond focuses on streets — which accounts for 53 percent of the bond — parks, public safety infrastructure, libraries and community centers.
While street projects account for $95 million of the total, the third-highest dollar amount of $35 million is for work on park improvements.
The improvements include long-awaited remodeling of several areas like Labonte and Sherrill Parks, the Greenwood Baseball Park, and the Oso Golf Course.
"It's going to include a new clubhouse for the Oso Golf Center that hasn't been renovated or upgraded in 50, 60 years," Assistant City Manager Neiman Young said. "You're going to see us remain committed to our veteran community by adding more improvement and amenities in the Sherrill, Veterans Memorial Park."
Young says the city is committed to 'quality of life projects' like park expansions and upgrades which include the park on the Island and last year's improvements at Labonte Park.
"In Bond 22, the citizens authorized us to make an investment in clearing out a wastewater treatment plant in Labonte Park and was able to remove that treatment plant and turn it into green space," he said.
Besides major improvements for Commodores Park, the plans include design work for the Holly Trestle Project connecting Flour Bluff and the Island, Dimmit Pier boat ramp and Bill Witt Park master plan.
Other projects include resurfacing the Texas State Aquarium parking lot, design work for Cole Park, and work on the Hillcrest swimming pool.
Young says no part of the city will be overlooked.
"You're not going to see a majority go to Padre Island or go to Calallen," he said. "We're going to make sure there's equal distribution across the city."
After community meetings, the finalized bond will be presented to council on July 16 and ultimately go before voters on November 5.
City officials say the 2024 bond can be accomplished without raising any taxes.