General — Mercedes

Name: Mercedes General — 2026-04-07
Start: 2026-04-07
Location: Mercedes

2026-04-07

27 documents

250th
acquisition
action
agreement
attorney
celebration
closing
commemoration
county
discussion
economic
economic development

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What happened at this meeting

The City Council convened on April 7 to deliberate on executive-session topics regarding personnel, litigation, and project updates under Government Code sections, with potential formal actions pending following the closed meetings. Public business focused on finalizing an agreement with the County of Hidalgo Elections Department for the 2026 May election and receiving an update on the closing of the 25-acre Neuhaus Property. Routine presentations, including the nation's 250th-year celebration, were also covered during the session.

AI-generated summary synthesized from this meeting's agenda. Documents below are linked unmodified from the city's site or Tracivic's permanent cache.

Documents (27)

3-17-26 - Gilberto Perez DOCX · 281 KB External
Mayor Oscar D. Montoya Sr. proclaimed March 17, 2026, as 'Gilberto Perez Day' to honor the late Conjunto musician and Mercedes native. The proclamation celebrates Perez's 60-year musical legacy and cultural impact on the community without involving financial transactions.
DHPGML Policy Manual - 10th Version pending approval PDF · 504 KB External
The Library is seeking approval for policy changes regarding meeting room reservations and service fees, including rates of $10 to $30 per hour for room rentals. Appendix A outlines specific costs for services such as printing at $0.15 per page for black and white copies.
Queen City Housing Foundation PILOT PDF · 371 KB Cached
The Mercedes Housing Authority requested approval to pay and receive reimbursement of $52,266.00 in Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) to the Queen City Housing Foundation. This non-federal funding is intended to support day-to-day operations and affordable housing development. The payment is proce...
ORDINANCE NO 2026-08 MG3 INVESTMENTS DOCX · 76 KB External
The City Commission passed Ordinance 2026-08 on both first and second readings to rezone Lot 7, Block 66 of the Capisallo District Subdivision from Class "N" to Class "C-1" Apartments District. This 1.0-acre property was approved for rezoning on April 7 and April 21, 2026, following a public hear...
Screenshot 2026-02-09 133815 PDF · 585 KB Cached
This document appears to be a screenshot of a list of property identification numbers or addresses associated with a zoning ordinance consideration. It lists numerous numerical codes alongside street names like E Business 83 and Jacinto Ave. No specific financial amounts or detailed actions are d...
ORDINANCE NO 2026-09 RODEO ESTATES DOCX · 77 KB External
The City Commission passed Ordinance 2026-09 on both first and second readings to rezone Lot 4, Block 64 of the Capisallo District Subdivision from Class "N" to Class "R-1" Single-Family Residential District. This 39.45-acre property was finalized for rezoning on April 7 and April 21, 2026, follo...
01 - Plat PDF · 692 KB External
The City is considering the approval of a plat for the Rodeo Estates Subdivision, which divides a 40-acre tract into 212 residential lots. The plat details road rights-of-way, utility easements, and lot dimensions for the development.
CONTRACT EXTENSION - Waste Connections DOCX · 57 KB External
The City Commission of Mercedes, Texas, approved a two-year contract extension with Waste Connections for municipal solid waste disposal services. The agreement covers the period from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. No specific finan...
Waste Connections - First Amendment appvd 6-7-22 executed (1) PDF · 137 KB Cached
This document is a duplicate of the First Amendment to the Franchise Agreement between the City and Lealco, Inc., extending the waste collection term to March 31, 2026. It reiterates the 10% franchise fee on Roll Off revenue and the updated collection rate structure.
ILA (HCSO & City-MVCPA Task Force). Mercedes PDF · 171 KB External
The City of Mercedes and Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office ratified an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to operate a multi-agency MVCPA Task Force. The agreement involves a total grant funding of $1,052,143.00, with $66,008.00 allocated to the City of Mercedes and a required matching fund contribut...
Superintendent Scholorship Letter 2025 PDF · 562 KB Cached
Mercedes ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Alicia Noyola solicited financial contributions from community businesses for the Superintendent Scholarship Fund. The goal is to fund higher education and vocational training scholarships for students facing financial challenges.
Diane Goldsberry Resignation PDF · 182 KB Cached
Diane Roman-Goldsberry submitted a resignation from the board, prompting a consideration to appoint or reappoint new members to serve the library and City of Mercedes. The correspondence confirms her departure from the Raphael Cultural and Artistic Research Association, Inc. without mentioning an...
Imelda Alamia Library Board Application_Redacted PDF · 1.9 MB Cached
Imelda Alamia submitted an application to serve on the Library Board of the City of Mercedes, citing an interest in promoting the library for youth and adults. The form indicates her occupation as a retired school principal and notes that applications are kept on file for six months. No financial...
America's Future Workforce Foundation PDF · 1.6 MB Cached
The Americas Future Workforce Foundation formally requested $15,000 in city funding to support a student career and academic pilot program at Mercedes High School and Early College Academy. The proposed budget covers speaker honorariums and noise-canceling headphones for top-performing seniors. T...
HCLS Interlocal Agreement 2026 PDF · 1.1 MB Cached
Hidalgo County and the City of Mercedes entered into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement effective March 3, 2026, regarding the Hidalgo County Library System. The County agrees to budget and allocate funds from its General Fund to assist the City with the expenses of establishing and operating it...
ORDINANCE NO 2026-11 WATER AND SEWER DOCX · 103 KB External
The City is considering Ordinance 2026-11 to update water and sewer regulations, including connection mandates and tampering penalties. Violations may incur criminal fines up to $2,000 per day and civil penalties up to $5,000 per day.
CHANGES DOCX · 119 KB External
This document presents the First Reading of an ordinance amending utility regulations regarding water and sewer connections and tampering penalties. It sets criminal fines up to $2,000 and civil penalties up to $5,000 per day for violations within the service area.
ORDINANCE CHANGES DOCX · 215 KB External
The City Commission considered Ordinance 2026-12 to update utility rates and charges for water, sewer, and garbage services. Fees include tap fees ranging from $800 to $1,890, security deposits between $125 and $700, and a 10% late payment penalty.
ORDINANCE NO 2026-12 UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES DOCX · 133 KB External
The City Commission considered Ordinance 2026-12 to update utility rates and charges for water, sewer, and garbage services. Fees include tap fees ranging from $800 to $1,890, security deposits between $125 and $700, and a 10% late payment penalty.
MISD 2026 Sponsor Package PDF · 1.2 MB Cached
Mercedes Independent School District presented 2026 sponsorship packages for Tiger Stadium scoreboard signage and in-game announcements, with costs ranging from $500 per quarter to $15,000 annually. The city is considering action regarding these requests, which offer various visibility tiers such...
IMG_1540 PDF · 268 KB Cached
The document concerns a request to rename 5th Street and displays a map of the area including local businesses and the Police Department. No specific financial amounts or final action outcomes are visible in the provided visual text.
Letter of support - DHPG Street PDF · 684 KB Cached
The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library submitted a letter supporting the proposal to rename 5th Street to Dr. Hector P. Garcia Street to honor the local civil rights leader. The Library Director urged the City Commission to approve the renaming to cement Dr. Garcia's legacy within the communit...
letter.of.recommendation.dr.hector.p.garcia.street.03.2026 DOCX · 73 KB External
A letter of recommendation supports the proposal to rename a current City of Mercedes street to Dr. Hector P. Garcia Street to honor his legacy as a civil rights activist and physician. The action involves changing the street name to recognize contributions to justice and equality, though no spec...
2026 Mercedes Street Support PDF · 405 KB Cached
The Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation submitted a letter to the Mercedes City Council expressing full support for naming a street after Dr. Hector P. Garcia in his hometown. The letter highlights Dr. Garcia's legacy of public service and immigrant roots in Mercedes, TX. No financial costs ...
Resolution 2026-18 - WELLS FARGO DOCX · 89 KB External
Resolution 2026-18 authorizes the removal of former signatories and designates new key executive signatories for City of Mercedes accounts held at Wells Fargo Bank. The new authorized individuals include the City Manager, Finance Director, and Accountant, effective immediately upon approval on Ap...
4-7-26 Amended Agenda PDF · 3 pages · 847 KB Cached
4-7-26 Amended Packet (Agenda Packet) PDF · 111 pages · 13.6 MB Cached

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