Corpus Christi, TX
Municipality em Texas
United States
Corpus Christi, TX is requiring short-term rental property owners to register for an annual permit
The Corpus Christi City Council passed an ordinance requiring short-term rental property owners to register for an annual permit and pay a $50 fee per year. The city officially defines a short term rental as a residential dwelling that rents out fewer than 30 days and not less than 12 hours. The new requirement was designed to help the city enforce safety/health regulations while also preventing single-family homes from being used as short-term rental properties.
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
Corpus Christi, TX is planning to protect the marina from hurricanes with a concrete floating dock
The Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved $14.2 million in sales tax funding for the marina renovation budget. By implementing newer technology the marina will be protected against deterioration from hurricanes. Approximately five docks and 200 boat slips will be replaced with a concrete, floating dock system which has a 50 year lifespan double the lifespan of the current system. The city is preparing a request for proposal for a firm to design and build the pier replacements.
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
Corpus Christi, TX implemented digital services allowing readers to virtually select library books
The City of Corpus Christi Public Libraries has implemented digital services allowing readers to receive customized notifications, signup for a monthly newsletter, and virtually browse the entire catalog of available titles. Users can subscribe to receive notifications whenever new titles arrive and track publications by their favorite authors. Users can also access curbside services to check out library items through an automated phone system.
Corpus Christi, TX
United States
Corpus Christi, TX is improving fire safety protocols by implementing drones
The Corpus Christi Fire Department developed a modern safety protocol involving drones that benefits firefighters and citizens. In recent years their use of drones has provided 360-degree aerial views that improve the outcome of fires, hazmat incidents, search and rescue, etc.
Corpus Christi, TX
United States