Pharr Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - March 16, 2026

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CITIZEN ALERT: The Board will consider a $5.35 million construction contract for the Pharr Multi-Use Facility and a major budget amendment reallocating millions across city funds. Additionally, a new policy requiring developers to escrow fiber optic infrastructure is under consideration.
  • Proclamations: Proclaiming April 5, 2026, as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Awareness Day.
  • Public Hearings: Hearing on development services cases.
  • City Manager's Reports: Submission of February 2026 Sales Tax Collection Report and Trailblazer of the Month recognition.
  • Water Conservation: Second reading of an ordinance amending the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan Stage 2, including updated water and sewer rates.
  • Zoning & Development:
    • Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for Villa Del Mar Restaurant for on-premise alcohol consumption.
    • Re-zoning request for 3.00 acres at the 2300 Block of North Friday Avenue from Single-Family (R-1) to Townhouse Residential (R-TH).
    • Preliminary and final plat approval for Bocanegra Subdivision No. 2 (700 Block of West Business 83).
    • Final plat approval for T-Jam Subdivision (700 Block of W. Interstate 2).
  • Budget Amendment: Ordinance amending the FY 2025-2026 Budget to reallocate funds, including a $3,066,138 increase in General Fund expenditures and $1,735,500 for the Bridge Fund.
  • Infrastructure Policy: First reading of an ordinance requiring developers to escrow fiber optic infrastructure during the subdivision phase.
  • Appointments: Appointing four members to the Pharr Animal Shelter Advisory Committee.
  • Contracts & Agreements:
    • Awarding a $400,000 service contract to Saenz Brothers Construction for Expressway Frontage sewer line repair.
    • Approval of a $5,355,100.00 Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment with D. Wilson Construction for the Pharr Multi-Use Facility.
    • Authorizing a $139,700 service contract with Halff Associates for the Eldora Road utility adjustment project.