Pharr Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - April 20, 2026

2 hours ago 12
Citizen Alert: The Board will consider authorizing up to $60,000,000 in debt (Certificates of Obligation) for a new multi-use facility, street improvements, and an animal shelter.
  • Proclamations for Autism Awareness Month and National Library Week.
  • Public hearing on development services cases.
  • Policy Change: Final reading of an ordinance requiring developers to install and escrow fiber optic infrastructure in new subdivisions.
  • Authorization to advertise for proposals for the "Safe Streets for All" planning grant.
  • Zoning: Re-zoning 0.48 acres from R-1 to General Business (201 W Sam Houston Ave) for a new plaza.
  • Zoning: Re-zoning 5.0 acres from Agricultural (A-O) to Townhouse Residential (200 Block W Hall Acres Rd).
  • Zoning: Re-zoning from R-MF to R-1 (229 W Sam Houston Ave) and R-MF to R1-E (1100 E Minnesota Rd).
  • Spending: Authorization of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, in an amount not to exceed $60,000,000 for public improvements.
  • Safety: Proposal for a new apparatus bay at Fire Station 3 ($362,180.71).
  • Spending: Contract amendment with J&R Engineering for the Sanitary Sewer Collection System Elimination Project (Estimated cost: $1,077,254.95).
  • Safety: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Donna to provide fire dispatch services.
  • Housing: MOU with Pharr Housing Development Corporation for a $400,000 grant for the Aster Villas Apartments project.