Weslaco City Commission Meeting - March 18, 2026

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Citizen Alert: Key items include a public hearing for rezoning 1015 W 6th St to a Duplex/Apartment district and the awarding of a major contract for the operations and management of the City's water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Public Hearing & Zoning: Rezoning of 1015 W 6th St from R-1 (Single Family) to R-2 (Duplex & Apartment District).
  • Utility Management: Awarding contract for Operations and Management of Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Plants (RFP No. 2025-26-15).
  • Public Safety & Health:
    • Purchase of seven EMS Auto Pulse NXT Starter Kits ($171,219.44).
    • Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County for Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
    • Initiation of a one-year pilot Community Cat Program (Trap-Neuter-Return) with a $40,000 grant.
  • Infrastructure & Spending:
    • Maintenance and repair of three digester blowers at Southwaste Water Treatment Plant ($87,000).
    • 18th Street and Milanos Road Traffic Study ($28,725).
    • Railroad crossing replanking at Pleasantview Drive ($59,678.77).
    • Mid-Valley Airport Planning Phase ($67,000).
    • Purchase of wood chipper equipment ($53,585.20).
  • Development: Approval of final plats for Diamante Negro Estates, Pleasantview Terrace (25.54 acres), The Harbor (8.44 acres), and Renovation subdivisions.
  • Public Facilities: Consideration to award or reject the Boys and Girls Club Center Expansion Project.
  • Executive Session: Discussion regarding City Manager evaluation, pending litigation (Cavazos, Gonzalez, Hernandez), and property tax reimbursement.