Cameron County Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026
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- Implementation of a new trash refund program surcharge fee ($1.00 - $2.00) for vehicles at Beach Access No. 5 and 6.
- Formal resolution opposing the placement of border buoys in the Rio Grande by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for the Town of Laguna Vista Tax Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number One.
- 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
- 2. CONSENT ITEMS:
- A. Proclamation recognizing Mr. Alex Fernandez as "Mr. Amigo 2026".
- B. Proclamation recognizing Mr. Tim Smith as 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year.
- C. Approval of 2026 Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council membership dues: $14,352.00.
- D. Approval of 2026 Texas Association of Counties membership dues: $2,440.00.
- E. Participation in Logistics World Summit and Expo in Mexico City (Cost not to exceed $4,000.00).
- F. Submission of Presidential Permit application for B&M International Bridge to U.S. Department of State.
- G. Budget neutral reclassification of PCN 495-182-008 and PCN 495-184-001.
- H. Approval of Racial Profiling Report for Constable Pct. 2.
- I. Renewal of South Texas HIDTA Unit's GrayKey license for digital forensics.
- J. Appointment of Fernando Errisuriz as Park Ranger.
- K. Purchase of Pure Storage subscription for IT Department: $34,267.68.
- L. Purchase of Poly VVX 450 IP phones for JP Pct. 2-1: $923.88.
- M. Payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for mental health services.
- N. Implementation of trash refund program surcharge fee ($2.00 per vehicle / $1.00 for veterans) for Beach Access 5 and 6.
- O. Agreement with MP2 Energy Texas LLC for electrical services at Bejarano McFarland Park.
- P. Renewal of beach mobile vending permits for seven vendors.
- Q. Approval of FY 2026 WIC Local Agency revised notice of award.
- R. Renewal of bid for lubes, oils, greases, and anti-freeze (Arguindegui Oil and Safety-Kleen Systems).
- S. Authorization to advertise for GLO Adam Garden Drainage Improvement Project and Pharmacist Consulting Services.
- T. Authorization of property tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00.
- U. Opening of new bank account for IT Cybersecurity (Fund 195).
- V. Issuance of order approving Treasurer's January 2026 Financial Report.
- W. Approval of January 2026 monthly financial reports for various departments.
- X. Utility agreement with Military Highway Water Supply Corporation for relocation of utilities for U.S. 77 South Parallel Corridor Phase III Project.
- Y. Resolution opposing the placement of border buoys in the Rio Grande River.
- Z. Purchase of one 2025 Black Chevy Tahoe PPV for Sheriff's Office: $80,700.00.
- AA. License agreement with Sea Turtle Inc. for egg corral at Andy Bowie Park.
- BB. MOU between County Public Health and Health and Human Services Commission.
- 3. TRAVEL ITEMS:
- A. Amphitheater staff to Edinburg for venue promotion.
- B. CCDoT Engineer to Edinburg for Career Day event.
- C. HR staff to Round Rock for Management and Risk Conference.
- D. Public Health staff to Pflugerville for Immunization training.
- E. Public Works staff to Weslaco for Vector Management program.
- F. Veterans Office staff to San Antonio for PIV Card attendance.
- 4. ACTION ITEMS:
- A. Budget amendments, line item transfers, and salary schedules.
- B. Approval of claims.
- C. Approval of minutes for January 13 and January 27, 2026.
- D. Interlocal Agreement with Town of Laguna Vista for Tax Reinvestment Zone Number One.
- E. Selection of members for Padre Island Zoning Commission.
- F. Selection of members for South Padre Island Board of Adjustment Commission.
- G. Selection of members for Planning Advisory Board.
- H. Authorization for Constable Pct. 2 to accept donations for community outreach.
- I. Grant application submission to Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation for Santa Maria Community Center.
- J. Creation of a second road paving crew for Public Works.
- K. Acknowledgment of evaluation for inmate transportation (RFP 1890).
- L. Award of contract for transportation of inmates (RFP 1890).
- 5. PRESENTATIONS:
- A. Proclamation honoring Mariano Gil, Jr. for bartending and hospitality accomplishments.
- B. Proclamation declaring February 22-28, 2026, as "Engineers Week".
- C. Activities report for the Cameron County Historical Commission.
- 6. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
- A. Legal counsel regarding health and safety preparation and response protocol.
- B. Pending or contemplated litigation.
- C. Economic development incentives.
- D. Emergency Rental Assistance Programs.
- E. Sale of county property.
- F. Use of county property.
- G. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) staffing needs.
- H. International Bridge System legal issues.
- I. Legal issues regarding Lot 8 Blk 409 El Jardin Resubdivision.
- J. Legal issues regarding American Surveillance Company, Inc.
- 7. ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION (Items A through J).
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