Rio Grande City Commission Meeting - April 30, 2026

6 hours ago 25
Citizen Alert: The Commission will consider new restrictions on heavy and commercial truck parking in residential areas and budget reallocations that shift funding from the Library Department to Animal Control Services.
  • Presentation of Business of the Month, Citizen of the Month, and Employee of the Month.
  • Approval of minutes from previous City Commission and EDC 4B meetings.
  • Second reading of Ordinance 2026-03: Establishing a Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee and memorial plaque provisions.
  • Second reading of Ordinance 2026-04: Establishing a Rodeo Advisory Committee.
  • Second reading of Ordinance 2026-05: Adopting a new comprehensive Code of Ordinances (Municode).
  • Second reading of Ordinance 2026-06: Amending regulations for the parking of heavy and commercial trucks in residential and commercial areas.
  • Second reading of Ordinance 2026-07: Amending meeting requirements for the golf course committee.
  • First reading of Ordinance 2026-08: Amending the FY 2025-2026 Budget to convert library positions and authorize new animal control and food pantry positions.
  • Resolution 2026-22: Administrative actions for conversion of Water Rights.
  • Resolution 2026-23: Police Department grant for Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention.
  • Resolution 2026-24: Reallocating funds from the Library Department to support Animal Control Services.
  • Approval of Kelsey Bass Museum Advisory Board bylaws.
  • Approval of expenditures and contracts between $5,000 and $100,000.
  • Administration Services Agreement for the 2026 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvements Grant.
  • Construction Contract with 8A Builders for Downtown Rehabilitation Improvements on Britton Avenue (TxCDBG Contract No. CDM24-0074).
  • Contracts for 2026 Freedom Fest musical performance and equipment rentals.
  • Approval of Texas A&M Forest Services Emergency Grant.
  • Real Estate Exchange with Sandhu PA Investments B, LLC.
  • Selection of Engineering Firm for the Rio Grande City East Water Loop Project.
  • Selection of Contractor for Street Improvement Project (755 Country Estates Drive and Mockingbird Drive).
  • Solicitation for proposals for the Fort Ringgold Park Project.
  • Approval of Civil Engineering Site plans for Fire Station No. 2.
  • Approval of Change Order Number 2 for the Library Building Expansion Project.
  • Final Approval on Re-Subdivision of Lot 16 in Laguna Heights Subdivision.