City Commission — McAllen

Name: McAllen City Commission — 2026-02-09
Start: 2026-02-09
Location: McAllen

2026-02-09

54 documents

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What happened at this meeting

The McAllen City Commission convened on February 9, 2026, to conduct executive sessions where the City consulted with legal counsel on pending litigation, the legal aspects of enacted legislation, and economic development matters under Texas Government Code. These closed sessions addressed topics requiring attorney-client privilege or regarding legal conflicts and professional conduct rules. Public comment was available for individuals wishing to address specific agenda items before the 5:00 pm contact deadline.

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Documents (54)

Zoning Ordinance PDF · 126 KB External
This ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning multiple properties from Old Code classifications to Unified District Classifications within McAllen. Changes affect various tracts, including a 2.70-acre tract in La Lomita Subdivision rezoned from R-1 to R-2 and several lots in Las Canadas ...
Memo PDF · 215 KB External
The City Engineer recommends awarding the Area D-5 South 2nd Street drainage improvements contract to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for $908,910.00. The project involves 4,000-linear feet of new storm sewer and pavement reconstruction, funded by the 2018 Drainage Bond.
Bid Tab PDF · 400 KB External
The City of McAllen is awarding a contract for drainage improvements at South 2nd Street and Byron Nelson Avenue based on bid tabulations from multiple contractors. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by VCCS, LLC for a total amount of $900,664.00, covering pipe installation, manholes, and p...
Map PDF · 265 KB External
The city is awarding a contract for drainage improvements located in Area D-5 along South 2nd Street at Byron Nelson. A location map is provided to identify the specific project area. Financial details regarding the contract value are not included in the provided text.
CC Memo for Over $500 Adjustment Refunds PDF · 120 KB External
The Tax Office requests approval for tax refunds exceeding $500 for entities including Bernardino Eliberto & Diana Yvette Palacios and 1547 CSR - McAllen LP. Refund amounts range from $559.85 to over $26,000 due to HCAD corrections and agreed judgments.
Refund for 1547 CSR-McAllen LP PDF · 1 page · 81 KB Cached
The City of McAllen Tax Office processed a tax refund application for 1547 CSR-McAllen LP regarding property at 200 S 10th St. The approved refund totals $51,756.86 for tax years 2023 and 2024 based on an Agreed Judgment.
Refund for Bernardino Eliberto & Diana Yvette Palacios PDF · 1 page · 92 KB Cached
This document processes a tax refund application for property owners Bernardino Eliberto and Diana Yvette Palacios regarding Lot 223 in Escondido at Tres Lagos Phase 2. The total refund amount requested across tax years 2022, 2023, and 2024 is $3,674.17 due to a grant prorate adjustment. The form...
CC Memo for Over$500 Overpayment Refunds PDF · 74 KB External
The Tax Office seeks approval for tax refunds to Banduch Properties LLC for $4,708.12 and Gonzalez Maria for $1,000.00 due to overpayments. Banduch paid $8,407.13 originally, while Gonzalez paid $2,905.39. These refunds comply with Property Tax Code 31.11 regarding erroneous or overpaid taxes.
Refund for Banduch Properties LLC PDF · 2 pages · 169 KB Cached
Banduch Properties LLC is seeking a $4,708.12 tax refund for the 2025 tax year on a property in Holland Heights. The entity paid $8,407.13 in taxes and is requesting the return of the overpaid amount due to an overpayment situation.
Refund for Gonzalez Maria PDF · 2 pages · 168 KB Cached
Taxpayer Gonzalez Maria is requesting a $1,000.00 property tax refund for the 2025 tax year due to an overpayment of $2,905.39. The refund applies to the property identified as Redbud Lot 33 under appraisal account R1400-00-000-0033-00.
Memo PDF · 566 KB External
The Planning Department recommends approving the abandonment of a 1.8-foot-wide section of a 10-foot utility easement at 500 East Hackberry Avenue. This action affects Lot 1 in the 500 Mac Subdivision to accommodate an existing building constructed in 1977. No financial costs are associated with ...
Survey PDF · 1 page · 180 KB Cached
Salinas Engineering & Associates prepared a survey for a 0.006-acre tract out of Lot 1, 500 MAC Subdivision in McAllen. The document details the metes and bounds of the 1.8-foot wide easement tract located at 500 E. Hackberry.
Memo PDF · 242 KB External
The Planning Department recommends approval to abandon the north 5 feet of an existing 10-foot utility easement at Lot 12 in the Imperio Estates Subdivision. The property is zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential and is located at 8700 North 27th Street. No opposition was received from City departme...
Survey PDF · 393 KB External
A survey is provided to document the abandonment of a 5-foot portion out of a 10-foot utility easement involving Tract 1, which comprises 0.01 acres. This tract is located out of Lot 12 in the Imperio Estates Subdivision and is associated with Ruperto and Gregoria Gonzalez.
Ordinance PDF · 87 KB External
This ordinance abandons a 0.01-acre tract of land out of Lot 12, Imperio Estates Subdivision, as it is no longer useful to the public. The action relieves the City from maintenance expenses and benefits the adjoining property owners by transferring the interest.
Memo PDF · 62 KB External
Staff recommends acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as approved by the Audit and Investment Committee. This memo is directed to the City Manager and General Manager of Utilities regarding the review process. No specific investment amounts are d...
Report PDF · 1.2 MB External
The City of McAllen reviewed a quarterly investment report showing a total portfolio market value of approximately $456.7 million as of September 30, 2025. The portfolio yielded an average of 4.06% for the quarter with year-to-date interest earnings of approximately $20.3 million. Investments inc...
Memo PDF · 152 KB External
City Attorney Austin Stevenson issued a memorandum to City Manager Isaac J. Tawil regarding a minute order to repeal Article 19 of the city charter pursuant to a court order. This legal action involves the city charter structure but does not specify any financial amounts or property transfers.
Minute Order Repealing Charter Amendments PDF · 138 KB External
The City Commission ordered the repeal of Article 19 of the City Charter, known as the 'McAllen Anti-Corruption Act,' following a court declaration that it is unconstitutional. This minute order nullifies the charter amendment adopted in January 2025, ensuring it is no longer enforced by the city.
Memo PDF · 125 KB External
The Planning Department recommends approval of an ordinance updating the Unified Development Code to correct omissions and clarify standards following a comprehensive review. Key updates include modifications to sign regulations, bar requirements, and lot size standards without increasing street ...
UDC PDF · 6.5 MB External
On December 9, 2024, the City of McAllen Commission adopted a Unified Development Code (UDC) that designates the Planning and Zoning Commission as a key approval authority for development within the city and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The ordinance imposes specific financial requirements ...
Memo PDF · 146 KB External
The City of McAllen considers an easement agreement between the Tres Lagos PID and TxDOT to support stormwater infrastructure along FM 2220. The agreement grants a permanent drainage easement to manage roadway flooding without direct financial costs to the City.
Agreement PDF · 41.1 MB External
The City of McAllen, through the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District, agreed to convey a permanent drainage and detention easement to the Texas Department of Transportation for FM 2220. The consideration for the easement is $10.00, with TxDOT covering all closing costs and providing pipe mater...
Memo PDF · 98 KB External
Staff recommends approval of a resolution supporting Avanti Ironwood, LP in their application for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits to develop the Ironwood Apartments. The project involves 90 affordable rental units on 10 acres near Dicker Road and South McColl Road as a joint venture with ...
Dev Summary PDF · 620 KB External
The City supports a joint venture between the McAllen Housing Commission and Madhouse Development to build Ironwood Apartments, a 90-unit affordable housing complex on E. Dicker Rd. and S. McColl Rd. Proceeds will fund Project Avanti, a homeownership pilot program providing $20,000 grants to ten ...
2026 - Proforma - TDHCA PDF · 1.6 MB External
A resolution was issued in support of Avanti Ironwood, LP for a 90-unit multi-family housing project seeking 9% Housing Tax Credits. The project located at NEQ of E. Dicker Rd. & S. McColl Rd. has total development costs of approximately $21.4 million. The City supports the application for tax cr...
Resolution of Support and Funding Commitment PDF · 90 KB External
The City Council resolves to support Avanti Ironwood, LP's application for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for the Ironwood Apartments development near Dicker Rd and S McColl Rd. The City commits to providing $500.00 in funding assistance in the form of reduced development fees or other v...
Site Location Map v2 PDF · 344 KB External
A resolution is being considered in support of Avanti Ironwood, LP, regarding the Ironwood Apartments site. The document provides a site location map with boundaries and coordinates. No monetary values associated with this support resolution are listed.
Memo PDF · 100 KB External
Staff recommends approval of a resolution supporting Avanti Legacy Palmera, LP's application for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits. The project involves developing a 106-unit affordable rental housing community on five acres near Dicker Road and South McColl Road. The resolution supports a ...
Dev Summary PDF · 607 KB External
The City supports a joint venture to construct Legacy Palmera Apartments, a 106-unit senior housing development located at the NEQ of E. Dicker Rd. and S. McColl Rd. Similar to the Ironwood project, proceeds will support Project Avanti, offering $20,000 downpayment grants to ten qualifying public...
Palmera - 2026 - Proforma - TDHCA PDF · 1.3 MB External
The City passed a resolution supporting Avanti Legacy Palmera, LP for a 106-unit senior housing project seeking 9% Housing Tax Credits. Total development costs for the project at NEQ of E. Dicker Rd. & S. McColl Rd. are estimated at $21.6 million. This action supports the financing and tax credit...
Resolution PDF · 90 KB External
The City of McAllen Council passed a resolution supporting Avanti Legacy Palmera, LP's application for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for the Legacy Palmera Apartments. The city commits $500.00 in development funding assistance, conditioned on the award of tax credits, to benefit the aff...
Site Location Map PDF · 343 KB External
The council is considering a resolution in support of Avanti Legacy Palmera, LP, for the Legacy Palmera Apartments project. A site location map identifies the boundaries and coordinates of the development. There are no financial amounts disclosed regarding this support resolution.
Memo PDF · 101 KB External
Staff recommends approval of a resolution supporting Orchid Place, LP's application for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. The project involves rehabilitating a 78-unit complex into 94 units at 4101 N 25th Lane through a joint ventu...
Development Summary PDF · 390 KB External
The City of McAllen is supporting the rehabilitation and expansion of the Orchid Place 78-unit affordable housing complex through a joint venture with Madhouse Development. The project involves modernizing nine buildings, demolishing one for 16 new units, and adding a clubhouse, with rents projec...
2026-Proforma - TDHCA PDF · 1.3 MB External
The City issued a resolution in support of Orchid Place, LP for a 94-unit multi-family housing project seeking 9% Housing Tax Credits. Total development costs for the project at 4101 N. 25th Ln. are estimated at $22.2 million. The resolution supports the financing structure involving tax credits ...
Resolution PDF · 91 KB External
The City Council approved a resolution supporting COM Housing Orchid, LP's application for 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits to rehabilitate the Orchid Place affordable rental housing community. A commitment of $500.00 in development funding assistance is authorized, contingent upon the awa...
Site Map PDF · 412 KB External
The city is passing a resolution in support of Orchid Place, LP, with a site map defining the project boundaries. The location is marked by specific coordinates on the provided map. Financial implications or funding amounts are not detailed in this resolution summary.
Memo PDF · 366 KB External
Staff recommends approval of a variance request allowing a liquor store within 300 feet of two churches at 316 North 29th Street. The request seeks to waive the distance requirement for the sale of prepackaged alcoholic beverages since consumption is off-premise. The property is zoned Light Indus...
Mayor Villalobos PDF · 125 KB External
Mayor Villalobos is submitting nominations and appointments for several city boards, including the Airport Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission. Appointees include Mike Stanton and Andrea L. Rodriguez, with terms ending between 2025 and 2027. This administrative list does not involve...
Comm. Aguirre PDF · 104 KB External
Commissioner Aguirre is facilitating new appointments to the Airport and Convention Center Advisory Boards while Brad Benter is noted as termed out from the Housing Finance Corporation. Nicole Aguirre has been nominated for the Traffic Commission with a term ending in 2025. No financial implicati...
Comm. Zamora PDF · 105 KB External
Commissioner Zamora's advisory board list shows Erica Y. Mejia termed out and Laurel T. McLeaish and David Marroquin resigning from their respective positions. Efrain Molina remains on the Traffic Commission with an attendance/resignation status noted through 2026. This personnel roster update do...
Comm. Rios PDF · 116 KB External
Commissioner Rios presents a list of Advisory Board appointments and status changes for District 3. The document details eligible re-appointments, resignations, and new appointments for boards including the Airport Advisory Board and Traffic Commission. No financial amounts are associated with th...
Comm. Castillo PDF · 110 KB External
Commissioner Castillo reviews the status of various advisory board appointments, including the Airport Advisory Board and Community Development Council. Several seats are noted as vacant, termed out, or resigned, such as the Convention Center Advisory Board and Library Advisory Board. No financia...
Comm. Haddad PDF · 105 KB External
Commissioner Haddad's advisory board roster indicates that Marc Millis, Karen Valdez, and Mark Murray have been termed out from their respective boards. Nicholas Pardo is listed with an attendance/resignation status on the Traffic Commission through 2025. No financial figures accompany this list ...
Comm. Cabeza de Vaca PDF · 122 KB External
Commissioner Cabeza de Vaca is processing new appointments for Suzanne Driscoll Garza and Matthew E. Meyers to the Disability and Senior Citizens' Advisory Boards. Pricilla Torrero has resigned from Keep McAllen Beautiful, with all listed terms ending in 2027. This personnel update details board ...
Memo PDF · 1 page · 50 KB Cached
Staff recommends awarding the Construction Contract to Southern Landscapes for the Quinta Mazatlán Schoolyard Forest Project. The project cost aligns with the Texas A&M Forest Service Grant budget allocation of $2,116,900. This action authorizes the project to proceed under the specified funding.
Bid Award Recommendation PDF · 1 page · 43 KB Cached
Heffner Design Team recommends awarding the Quinta Mazatlán Schoolyard Forests Project to Southern Landscapes for $2,116,900. This contract amount matches the construction budget and includes specific alternates and contingency increases. Negotiation was authorized by the McAllen City Commission ...
February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda PDF · 6 pages · 335 KB Cached
February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Packet (Agenda Packet) PDF · 681 pages · 72.9 MB Cached
February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes PDF · 10 pages · 3.1 MB Cached
February 9, 2026 Workshop Agenda PDF · 2 pages · 271 KB Cached
February 9, 2026 Workshop Packet (Agenda Packet) PDF · 16 pages · 2.6 MB Cached
February 9, 2026 Workshop Minutes PDF · 3 pages · 605 KB Cached

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