Rio Grande City Commission Meeting: Budget Amendments & Infrastructure Projects

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Citizen Alert: The Commission will consider Ordinance No. 2026-08 to amend the current budget, affecting staffing for the Library, Animal Control, and Food Pantry. Additionally, significant progress is being made on the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and the construction of Fire Station No. 2.
  • Presentation of Business, Citizen, and Employee of the Month awards.
  • Proclamation for National Historic Preservation Month.
  • Approval of minutes from April 30 and May 13, 2026.
  • Discussion and action to appoint members to the Rio Grande City Rodeo Arena Advisory Committee.
  • Ordinance No. 2026-08: Second reading to amend the FY 2025-2026 Budget; converting a Library position to part-time, authorizing an Animal Control position, and confirming food pantry aide positions.
  • Approval of expenditures and contracts between $5,000 and $100,000.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion: Approval of Pay Application No. 1 for R.P. Constructors LLC (TWDB Project No. 73874).
  • Authorization to procure Engineering, Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel services for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants.
  • Grant application submission for the Texas Preservation Trust Fund.
  • Selection of Engineering Firm for Broadband Infrastructure (2026 Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement Grant).
  • Fire Station No. 2: Authorization to solicit Requests for Proposals (RFP) for construction services.
  • Selection of Paving Contractor for Street Improvements on 755 Country Estates Drive and Mockingbird Drive.
  • Execution of Engineering Professional Services Agreement for the East Water Loop Project (HUD funded).
  • Executive Session regarding personnel matters, real estate, and legal consultations.