City of Alton Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026

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🚨 CITIZEN ALERT

  • Taxes & Fees: The Commission will consider awarding a contract for delinquent tax collection and a resolution authorizing a 30% collection fee on unpaid fines and court costs.
  • Public Safety: Action on the FY2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant and a two-year agreement for 9-1-1 emergency communication services.
  • Infrastructure Spending: Bids are being awarded for Lift Station No. 6 improvements, fuel tank installations at Public Works, and drainage improvements on West Jefferson and West Israel Avenues.
  • Zoning/Development: Approval of four subdivision plats: Mayberry Grove, MB Estates, J. Garcia, and Alton Acres.
  • I. CALL TO ORDER
  • II. ROLL CALL AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
  • III. PUBLIC COMMENT
  • IV. CONSENT AGENDA
    • 1. Approve the minutes of the City Commission Meeting of February 10, 2026.
    • 2. Discuss and consider approval of the preliminary plat of the proposed Mayberry Grove Subdivision requested by Pablo Soto Jr on behalf of owner, Avitu Inc.
    • 3. Discuss and consider approval of the final plat of the proposed MB Estates Subdivision requested by HLG Plan Review Services on behalf of owner, Mendoza Schulz Design and Construction LLC.
    • 4. Discuss and consider approval of the final plat of the proposed J. Garcia Subdivision requested by R. Gutierrez Engineering on behalf of owner, Jose Garcia.
    • 5. Discuss and consider approval of the final plat of the proposed Alton Acres Subdivision requested by Halff Engineering on behalf of owner, 812 Market Alton LLC.
  • V. NEW BUSINESS
    • 1. Discuss and consider awarding a bid for the improvements to Lift Station No. 6 Alton Industrial Park.
    • 2. Discuss and consider awarding a bid for the purchase and installation of fuel tanks at the Public Works Facility.
    • 3. Discuss and consider awarding a bid for the installation of drainage improvements on West Jefferson Avenue and West Israel Avenue.
    • 4. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-08, authorizing the Chief of Police to accept the FY2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
    • 5. Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Alton and the Rio Grande Valley Emergency Communication District 9-1-1 emergency communications services for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2028.
    • 6. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-09, nominating Hidalgo County Appraisal District Directors to serve the unexpired term ending December 31, 2027.
    • 7. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution 2026-10, a resolution authorizing staff to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Park Department Grant for Josefa Garcia Park.
    • 8. Discuss and consider approval of a one year extension of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Alton and Hidalgo County.
    • 9. Consider and approve the City provide a Written Statement and Finding of the City's Need for Specialized Contingent Fee Legal Services, as required under Texas Govt. Code 2254.
    • 10. Consider and Approve Awarding a Contract for Delinquent Tax Collection Services to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.
    • 11. Consider and Approve Action Regarding Resolution 2026-11, Authorizing the Collection of Fees and Fines in Accordance with Section 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
    • 12. Consider and Approve the City Commission's Written Finding and Approving contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for the Collection of Fees and Fines.
  • VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Government Code Sections §551.071, §551.072 & §551.074
    • a) Pending and/or potential litigation
    • b) Real Estate
    • c) Personnel
  • VII. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION
  • VIII. ADJOURNMENT