Brownsville City Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

Citizen Alert: The Commission will consider establishing a new 'Downtown Entertainment District' with specific regulations for bars and restaurants, alongside a regional ordinance for scrap tire management to address public health and environmental safety.

• Presentation of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) 2026-2030 Strategic Business Plan.
• Public Hearing and Action on Ordinance 2026-1798: Regional scrap tire ordinance to regulate storage, transport, and disposal.
• Second and Final Reading of Ordinances 2026-1795-A and B: Establishing the 'Downtown Entertainment District' to regulate bars and restaurants with civil and criminal penalties.
• Public Hearing on Ordinance 2026-1799: Updating Electoral Districts, City Limits, and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Maps.
• Action on a $300,000 contract with HR&A Advisors for housing demand research and market analysis.
• Zoning: Second reading to allow a 23.4-acre multifamily development at 5000 Bowie Road.
• Zoning: Second reading for a Specific Use Permit for an event center at 7245 Paredes Line Road.
• Resolution 2026-044: Establishing a 'Nightlife Mayor' advisory liaison to support downtown cultural activity and late-night mobility.
• Consent: Land acquisition for Runway 13/31 extension ($195,550) and ARFF Station relocation planning ($254,550) at the International Airport.
• Consent: 60-month lease for a John Deere dump truck at $12,922.94 per month (approx. $775,376 total).
• Consent: Approval of a Chapter 380 agreement for Rich Products Corporation.