Rio Grande City Commission Meeting - February 27, 2026

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CITIZEN ALERT: The Commission will consider new animal welfare ordinances including impoundment fees and penalties. Additionally, the city proposes eliminating two vacant patrol officer positions while implementing $3,000 annual retention raises for current law enforcement officers.
  • Presentation of Business, Citizen, and Employee of the Month awards.
  • Proclamation declaring March 5, 2026, as Dr. Alberto "Beto" Gutierrez day.
  • First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-01 regarding Animal Welfare, including new provisions for impoundment fees and penalties.
  • First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02 to cancel the May 2, 2026, General Election due to unopposed candidates.
  • Resolution 2026-08: Grant application for Operation Stone Garden 2025.
  • Resolution 2026-10: Budget amendment for the Water Meter Swap Project funded by the Texas Water Development Board.
  • Resolution 2026-11: Elimination of two vacant Patrol Officer positions within the Police Department.
  • Resolution 2026-12: Approval of $3,000 annual retention salary adjustments for sworn law enforcement officers.
  • Resolution 2026-13: General Fund budget amendments including a $90,201 settlement and a $100,000 reduction in Fire Substation capital project appropriations.
  • Resolution 2026-14: Budget amendment for the Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $441,000.
  • Execution of a construction contract with R.P. Constructors, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project.
  • Approval of the Police Department FY2025 Racial Profiling Report.
  • Solicitation of proposals for the Street Improvement Project at 755 Country Estates Drive.
  • Final approval of Falcon Trails Phase 2 subdivision.
  • Executive session regarding personnel matters, real estate, and an arbitration agreement with El Sauz Water Supply.