Harlingen City Commission and Harlingen Waterworks Special Joint Meeting Agenda Review

The Harlingen City Commission and Harlingen Waterworks will be holding a special joint meeting on January 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The public will have the opportunity to participate in the meeting through internet live-streaming and can offer citizen communication or participate in scheduled public hearings by filling out a form on the city's website. The meeting will cover various action items, including the consideration and possible approval of ordinances authorizing the issuance and delivery of revenue bonds for the city's waterworks and sewer system. The bonds, which total over $17 million, will be used to fund improvements to the city's water and sewer infrastructure. The meeting will also cover agreements with the Texas Water Development Board for funding in the amount of over $24 million.

City officials will be required to disclose any conflicts of interest before discussing and voting on the agenda items.

The city reserves the right to enter into closed executive session on any item posted on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for closed discussion. The public is invited to address the City Commission and speak on any matter not specifically listed for public hearing elsewhere in the agenda.

It is expected that the city will take action on the proposed ordinances and agreements, which will have a significant impact on the city's water and sewer infrastructure.

The city will also be considering and possibly approving agreements with the Texas Water Development Board for funding to support the city's water and sewer projects. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the proposed projects and to provide feedback to the city officials.

The city's water and sewer infrastructure is in need of improvement, and the proposed bonds and agreements will provide the necessary funding to support these projects.

The city officials will need to carefully consider the proposed ordinances and agreements to ensure that they are in the best interest of the city and its residents.

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Official Source: View Original Agenda PDF