For the Record

In a recent story by KRIS 6 News, it was reported that City Manager Peter Zanoni’s recent Council proposal regarding next steps in the Inner Harbor Desalination Plant was developed at the directive of Mayor Paulette Guajardo. 

In response to recent media reports regarding potential carcinogens in the treated water provided by Corpus Christi Water (CCW), the City would like to provide factual clarification. 

The City of Corpus Christi is aware of a recently released memo on a report of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Inner Harbor Ship Channel.

In response to recent public reporting on the Corpus Christi Housing Authority’s executive compensation practices, it should be noted that the Housing Authority is an independent agency, and the City Council does not set or approve the annual salary, bonus, and other compensation for the Housing Authority CEO.

This month marks the City Manager's sixth anniversary, a period during which Corpus Christi has seen transformative progress.

The City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery District (CCASRD) are reminding residents and businesses within their jurisdiction to comply with water well registration requirements to ensure responsible groundwater usage.

In response to community concerns about the disposal of euthanized, non-cremated animals at the City landfill, the City Manager has instructed Animal Care Services (ACS) to develop and implement an alternative disposal method for euthanized animals when the facility's cremation unit is out of operation.

The City of Corpus Christi is aware of a recent media story highlighting a temporary measure being used to facilitate the disposition of euthanized animals at Animal Care Services.

The City of Corpus Christi is aware of a recent story in the local media regarding the conduct of Corpus Christi City Councilwoman Sylvia Campos.

The City of Corpus Christi is aware of recent statements in the local media suggesting that City staff was not transparent regarding far-field modeling for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus project. These statements are primarily the result of a misinterpretation about highly complex water issues, technical projects, and the consideration of multiple far field modeling studies.