Construction of the American Bank Center Arena
- Currently authorized for the debt service for the construction of the arena, capital projects, and operational needs of the arena.
- This authorization expires September 2025
Sales Tax Reauthorization
In November 2000 voters approved the allocation of sales tax to fund two projects.
Project #1 – Construction of the American Bank Center Arena
Project #2 – Major Improvements to the Downtown Seawall
Major Improvements to the Downtown Seawal
- Currently authorized for the debt service for the major improvements made to the Downtown Seawall, capital projects, and operational needs.
- This authorization expires March 2026
Both projects have been completed and the voters are being asked to approve the sales tax for two new projects.
On August 13, 2024, City Council approved two reauthorization purposes of the sales tax to be presented to voters in November.
Please click on the links below to learn more about Proposition E and Proposition F.
Proposition E: Arterial & Collector Streets and Recreational & Community Facilities
Purpose #1: Streets - Arterial & Collector
- Infrastructure improvement projects for arterial and collector streets city-wide.
Purpose #2: Recreational & Community Facilities
- Infrastructure improvements to City-owned recreational and community facilities within the Sports, Entertainment, and Arts (SEA) District as well as the American Bank Center Complex.
- ABC Complex includes the arena, Selena Auditorium, and the convention center.
- SEA District Facilities include the Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History, the Art Museum of South Texas, the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center, the Harbor Playhouse, and the Water Garden.
- ABC Complex includes the arena, Selena Auditorium, and the convention center.
FACILITY PHOTOS
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Proposition F: City-wide Flood Control, Drainage, & Coastal Resiliency
Purpose: City-Wide Flood Control & Drainage Projects and the Downtown Seawall
- City-wide stormwater, flood control, drainage, and coastal resiliency projects as well as maintenance and improvements of the downtown seawall structure.
- Possible Coastal Resiliency Projects:
BALLOT LANGUAGE
City of Corpus Christi Measure F
(City-Wide Flood Control, Drainage, and Coastal Resiliency)
Repurposing the expiring Type A sales and use tax of 1/8 of 1% (being 0.125 cents per $1) for seawall improvements by the adoption of a Type B sales and use tax at the rate of 1/8 of 1% (being 0.125 cents per $1), with annual sales tax collections being used for infrastructure improvement projects pertaining to downtown seawall flood control structures and other City-wide flood control, drainage, stormwater, and coastal resiliency projects, as authorized by the Development Corporation Act and available to Type B corporations, for a term of 20 years.
INFRASTRUCTURE PHOTOS
Bond 2024 & Sales Tax Reauthorization
Total Investment - $575 Million
| 2024 Proposition | Streets | Flood Control | Facilities | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A - Streets | $89,500,000 | |||
| B - Parks | $14,500,000 | $23,150,000 | ||
| C - Public Safety | $45,000,000 | |||
| D - Facilities | $2,850,000 | |||
| E - Streets/Facilities | $100,000,000 | $100,000,000 | ||
| F - Flood Control | $200,000,000 | |||
| Total Investment | $189,500,000 | $200,000,000 | $162,350,000 | $23,150,000 |
Finance & Procurement
Mission Statement
The Finance & Procurement Department strives to provide superior customer and financial services with integrity and pride for the enhancement of the organization and the community we serve. The department provides Accounting services including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Cash Management services, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Grants, and Procurement services.
Finance Division
Address:
1201 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone:
(361) 826-3613
Procurement Division
Address:
1201 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone:
(361) 826-3160