City Commission
Agenda — 45 items
- Approval of the renewal of the MOU agreement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for State and Local HIDTA Task Force Cooperation from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031. (Staffed by Police Department/City Manager.)
- Approval for renewal of the Mutual Lease Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club Ste. B Mayor Pablo Pena Park located at 300 N. Airport Drive from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2028. (Staffed by Parks and Recreation/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
- Approval on the renewal of a Public Purposes Services Contract with the Boys and Girl Club of Weslaco in the amount not to exceed $75,000 for the public purposes services and activities in this contract, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. (Staffed by Finance Department/City Manager.)
- Approval on the renewal of a Public Purposes Services Contract with Weslaco Bicultural Museum, d.b.a. Weslaco Museum of Local History and Cultural Art for an amount not to exceed $90,000 effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. (Staffed by Finance Department/City Manager.)
- Approval to renew the Host Agency Agreement with AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program. (Staffed by Human Resources Department/City Manager.)
- Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement C-24-0272-08-06 one-year extension between the City of Weslaco and the County of Hidalgo to include a related agreement with Hamer Enterprises at the Municipal Court for the implementation of Scofflaw procedures for outstanding violations and warrants. (Staffed by Municipal Court/City Manager.)
- Approval to renew the Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County Health Department and the City of Weslaco regarding septic systems within the City Limits. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Approval of Resolution 2026-71 authorizing the execution of a Grant Agreement between the City of Weslaco and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for Project No. 21929, General Reserve Grant Fund Financial Commitment G1002390, in the amount of $8,000,000. (Staffed by Finance Department/City Manager.)
- Legal Consultation – Discussion relating to the City’s rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Fire Union (IAFF-WFFA Local 3207) from its effective date through September 30, 2028, as authorized by Section §551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
- Approval of the Special Services Agreement on Hotel/Motel Room Occupancy tax proceeds between the City of Weslaco and the following:<br>1) Weslaco Chamber of Commerce for $365,095;<br>2) Frontera Audubon Society for $67,000; and<br>3) Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center for $99,960<br>(Staffed by Finance Department/City Manager.)
- Discussion and consideration on the purchase of a new Fire Apparatus (Tanker) from Kemper Emergency Vehicles through H-GAC Contract # FS12-13 in the amount of $762,898. (Staffed by Fire Department/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
- Discussion and consideration to authorize professional engineering services with Trimad Consultants, LLC for the assessment of Southland Height Drainage Improvements Project under the City's on-call engineering services contract in the amount $35,000. (Staffed Engineering Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Discussion and consideration on the purchase of an emergency alert system/communication product from BuyBoard Vendor Contract 796.26 American Communications in the amount of $133,832.78. (Staffed by EOC/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
- Discussion and consideration of approval for the purchase of a Current Model Year Skid Steer Loader in the amount of $99,515.19 from Bobcat of The Rio Grande Valley through Sourcewell Contract #020223-CEC. (Staffed by Sanitation Department/ ACM Antonio Lopez.)
- Discussion and consideration on the Contract for Election Services with Hidalgo County Elections Department to conduct the General Election of November 3, 2026, for At Large Commissioner and Commissioner District 4 office at an estimated cost of $113,999.93. (Staffed by City Secretary Department/City Manager.)
- Discussion and consideration to authorize professional engineering services with Sames Inc for the assessment of the 12th Street Drainage Improvements Project under the City’s on-call engineering services contract in the amount of $39,320. (Staffed by Engineering Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Real Property — Consultation with the City Attorney regarding the sale, purchase, exchange, lease or value of property located on 18th Street and Westgate Drive, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas as authorized by Section §551.072 of the Texas Local Government Code.
- Real Property — Discussion and consultation regarding the sale, purchase, exchange, lease or value of property located in the area of Pike Blvd. and Vo-Tech, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas as authorized by Section §551.072 of the Texas Local Government Code
- Approval to authorize an open purchase order of $1,200,000 for recurring fuel delivery to the Public Works and Recycle Center by Arguindegui Oil Company as budgeted in FY27 fuel budget. (Staffed by Public Works Department/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
- Discussion and consideration of the Kansas/Los Torritos Change Order #3 with contractor Mor-Wil, LLC in the amount of $42,122.50 for a storm line improvement project. (Staffed by Engineering Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Discussion and consideration for Change Order No. 1 with Synth Construction for the Isaac Rodriguez Park Pickleball Courts project in the amount of $3,375. (Staffed by Parks and Recreation/ACM Antonio Lopez.)
- Pledge of Allegiance.
- Certification of Public Notice.
- Personnel — Discussion regarding the goals, objectives, and evaluation of the City Manager for the City of Weslaco as authorized by Section §551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
- Discussion and consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-35, an ordinance amending Chapter 70 HEALTH AND SANITATION of the Weslaco Code of Ordinances; adopting new regulations as Chapter 70, Article V, creating a Vape Shop Ordinance regulating the hours of operation of vape shops; prohibiting the sale of synthetic drugs and illegal THC products; establishing youth access and operational requirements. First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-35. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement/ACM Omar Rodriguez)
- Approval of Resolution 2026-70 amending the authorized representatives for TexPool/Texpool Prime investment funds for the City of Weslaco. (Staffed by Finance Department/City Manager.)
- Discussion and consideration to take action to confirm the appointment of the City of San Benito's representative to the Board of Directors of the Rio Grande Valley Public Utility Agency for the term ending September 30, 2030. (There was no action September 1, 2028; staffed by ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Discussion and consideration of Ordinance 2026-37 amending Ordinance 2026-06 regarding appointments for the Board of Director of the Public Utility Agency. First reading of Ordinance 2026-37. (There was no action September 15, 2026; staffed by ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Discussion and consideration to take action to confirm the appointment of the City of Raymondville’s representative to the Board of Directors of the Rio Grande Valley Public Utility Agency for the term ending September 30, 2030. (There was no action September 15, 2026; staffed by ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Approval of the landowners' petition from Jose M. and Rose Ivette Figueroa for the release of property located in the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction described as a 10-acre tract of land more or less, being the North 10.00-acres of Farm Tract 654, West and Adams Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Approval of the request from the Weslaco Museum to hold their annual PAN DE CAMPO Fundraiser on November 21, 2026, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; approval to close 5th Street between Texas Blvd and Missouri Ave.; authorizing public consumption of alcoholic beverages; waiver of appropriate fees from ordinances associated with the event; also approval of use of tower lights, and provision of support from Weslaco PD, Public Works, Planning and Code Enforcement and other related city departments. (Staffed by City Manager.)
- Real Property — Consultation with the City Attorney on the sale of real property described as Lots 9-10, Block 6, Weslaco Original Townsite, Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Texas as authorized by Section §551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
- Approval of the Workshop Record and Regular Minutes on September 15, 2026. (Staffed by City Secretary Department/City Manager.) Attachment.
- Discussion and consideration on Resolution 2026-72 to adopt the annual Investment Policy for the City of Weslaco. (Staffed by Finance Department/City Manager.)
- To solicit public input on the proposed water and wastewater impact fees in preparation for the adoption of the Impact Fee Ordinance.
- Discussion and consideration and possible action ratifying Resolution 2026-75 and confirming the City Commission's July 7, 2026, and August 18, 2026, actions setting public hearings under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code on the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan and on the imposition of water and wastewater impact fees, confirming the August 18, 2026 approval of the land use assumptions and capital improvements plan, and ratifying the published notice of those hearings. (Staffed by Planning and Code Enforcement/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Discussion and consideration on Ordinance 2026‑33 adopting the Engineering Standards Manual. First reading of Ordinance 2026‑33. (Staffed by Engineering Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Approval of a request from Valley Nature Center to close Gibson Park parking lot to the public all day on November 14, 2026, for the 14th Brew in the Woods annual fundraiser event from 7pm-11pm and allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages during the event. (Requested by Hollie Johnson, Valley Nature Center/City Manager.)
- Discussion and consideration to approve Resolution 2026-74 for the sale of City-owned real property being described as Lots 9-10, Block 6, Weslaco Original Townsite Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas (118 S. Liberty) and authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the sale of real property. (Staffed by City Manager.)
- Legal Consultation – Consultation with City Attorney regarding Cause No. C-3430-26-D Enedelia De Leon, Heather L. De Leon Pena, and Ruben De Leon vs. City of Weslaco, Texas as authorized by Section §551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
- Discussion and consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 2026-34, establishing impact fees for water and wastewater. First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-34. (Staffed by Planning & Code Enforcement/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
- Discussion and consideration of the IFE (Independent Fee for Engineering) review for the airport expansion projects. (Staffed by Airport Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)1.) Runway Extension and Widening2.) $8 Million Hangar Project
- To solicit public input on the proposed adoption of the 2024 International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, Swimming Pool and Spa, Property Maintenance, and Fire Codes; the 2023 National Electrical Code; the 2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; and ICC A117.1-2017, each with local amendments, including local amendments to the International Residential Code and the International Building Code.
- Discussion and consideration to award RFP #2025-26-48 for Accident insurance to the best qualified, most advantageous respondent. (Staffed by Human Resources Department/City Manager.)
- Discussion and consideration on Heffner Design Team supplemental services proposal for landscaping architectural services for Mayor Pablo Pena Park project improvements. (Staffed by Parks Department/ACM Omar Rodriguez.)
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