Harlingen City Commission Meeting - April 1, 2026

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Citizen Alert: The Commission will consider a proposed moratorium on high-intensity data processing facilities (data centers) and a new policy requiring Commission approval for water supply commitments outside city limits.
  • Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting.
  • Zoning: Second reading for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a recycling center at 1318 North Commerce Street.
  • Zoning: Rezoning 1.75 acres at 33470 FM 509 to General Retail.
  • Zoning: SUP for an event center with alcohol at 350 N. Loop 499.
  • Zoning: Rezoning 30.52 acres near Camelot Drive and Victoria Lane to Planned Development for mixed-use.
  • Zoning: SUP for on-site alcohol consumption at 211 N. Ed Carey Drive.
  • Safety: Agreement with Flock Safety for mobile security trailers.
  • Safety: Testing and installation of speed humps on E. Flynn Ave.
  • Infrastructure: Presentation from Schneider Electric on the City's Deferred Maintenance Program and project prioritization.
  • Safety/Zoning: SUP for bulk liquid (ethanol) loading/unloading at 2201 N. Commerce Street.
  • Policy: Ordinance establishing a policy for water supply commitments outside city limits to protect municipal resources.
  • Spending: Purchase of seven pickup trucks using savings from fire engine acquisitions.
  • Spending: Funding for Harlingen field renovations and improvements to Stuart Place Pocket Park, Hunter Park, and Lon C. Hill Destination Park.
  • Safety: Discussion regarding an FAA citation for failure to train airport firefighters on wildlife safety hazards.
  • Policy: Resolution calling for public hearings on a proposed moratorium for high-intensity data centers.
  • Policy: Renaming the Harlingen Auditorium to the Gloria Canales Auditorium.