Harlingen City Commission Regular Meeting : February 18, 2026

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The Commission will consider a voluntary annexation and zoning change for a 35.754-acre tract south of Morris Road to facilitate a 135-lot single-family residential development.
A public hearing is scheduled to nominate Harlingen Medical Center, Limited Partnership as an Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program.

First reading of an ordinance to amend the City of Harlingen’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
First reading of an ordinance to ensure full compliance with Chapter 2303 of the Texas Government Code.

Proposed amendment to the 2026 Streets Improvement Program (SIP) to add South "J" Street from Filmore Avenue to Tyler Avenue.
Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate the purchase of property within city limits for conversion into affordable rental housing, funded by the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
Approval of a contract with TDA Consulting, Inc. for a Regional 5-year Consolidated Plan and Strategic Plan (2026-2030) in collaboration with Brownsville and San Benito.
Abandonment of a utility easement at 3744 Expressway 77 for H2O Construction.
Commissioning of a new mural at Lozano Plaza to be designed with public input.

Authorization to submit grant applications for the Border Zone Fire Departments Grant Program, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (FY 26), Operation Lonestar (FY 2027), and Operation Stonegarden.
Approval of a one-year subscription agreement with EUNA (formerly eCivis) Solutions for grant management.

Proposed increase to the Heat and Pregnancy charge from $30.00 to $37.50 per animal for contracts between the City and Dr. Shelly Mitchell, DVM.
Appointment of Carolina Garcia as the Local Registrar for the City of Harlingen Vital Statistics Office.
Action on numerous board appointments including the Airport Board, Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, and Planning & Zoning Advisory Board.

Closed-door deliberation regarding economic development incentives for "Project Go Sam," "Project Organic," and "Project Garden."
Consultation with legal counsel regarding an audit and personnel matters.

Official Source: View Original Agenda PDF