Harlingen City Commission Regular Meeting : February 4, 2026

• The City is considering a temporary moratorium on the establishment, operation, expansion, or relocation of smoke shops within city limits.
• A public hearing and vote are scheduled for the voluntary annexation and zoning of 35.754 acres near Morris Road for a 135-lot residential development.
• Authorization is sought for the demolition of the old Police Department building at 1102 S. Commerce Street.
• New speed humps are proposed for several residential streets including Buchanan, Cleveland, Filmore, Morris Road, and South "M" Street.

Special Projects Department

• Resolution authorizing a grant application to the US Department of Transportation for the Commerce Street Reconstruction Phase I project.
• Resolution authorizing a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) for IT upgrades.

Planning & Development

• Ordinance for a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow a bar/lounge in a Light Industry district at 2669 North Expressway 77.
• Ordinance imposing a temporary moratorium on the establishment, operation, expansion, or relocation of smoke shops within city limits to allow for a review of potential amendments to city regulations.
• Public hearing and ordinance for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of 35.754 acres for a 135-lot residential subdivision located south of Morris Road.

Finance

• Approval of the Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Harlingen Waterworks and Sewer System (HWWS)

• **Ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of $2,480,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (WLAF).**
• **Ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of $2,495,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A (WLAF).**
• **Ordinance authorizing the issuance and delivery of $12,560,000 in Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026B (EDAP).**

Public Works

• Consideration of the testing and potential installation of speed humps at 800/900 W. Buchanan, 400 W. Cleveland, 300 W. Filmore, 20600 Morris Road, and the 500/600 Block of South "M" Street.

Health

• Approval of two full-time and two part-time Animal Care Technician positions for the Harlingen Animal Shelter.

City Secretary

• Approval for the Cameron County Elections Department to use the Harlingen Culture Arts Center for early voting and Election Day (February 17 – March 3, 2026).

City Manager

• Authorization to approve the demolition of the old Police Department building located at 1102 S. Commerce Street.