San Benito public meetings in 2025
41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The San Benito City Commission will hold public hearings on several land annexation and rezoning requests, including a 17.23‑acre voluntary annexation and multiple rezoning proposals near Pennsylvania Avenue, FM 510, and Ratliff Street. Routine items such as plat approvals for subdivisions will be considered on the consent agenda. The Commission will also consider two resolutions: one authorizing the police chief to approve bullet‑resistant components for Law Enforcement Vehicle Grant 5653201, and another authorizing eminent‑domain acquisition of a sanitary‑sewer easement and related parcels.
- Public Hearing on voluntary annexation of 17.23 acres near Pennsylvania Ave and McCulloch St (Applicant: Hugo Yanez)
- Public Hearing on rezoning 17.23 acres from AO to SF‑1 at Pennsylvania Ave and McCulloch St (Applicant: Hugo Yanez)
- Public Hearing on rezoning 9 acres from Light Industry to C‑2 at FM 510 (Applicant: James Michael Fox)
- Resolution 2025-1216-001(R) to allow the police chief to approve bullet‑resistant components for Grant 5653201
- Resolution 2025-1216-002(R) to use eminent domain for a 50' × 50' sanitary‑sewer easement and nearby 39.28‑acre and 34.75‑acre tracts
The City Commission unanimously approved Consent Agenda Items 1 through 5, which included several subdivision plat approvals and the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. The Commission took No Action on the lawsuit Julian Rios v. City of San Benito and also on the proposed voluntary annexation ordinance (2252‑AM‑012026). Additionally, the Commission took No Action on Consent Agenda Item 6 concerning the San Benito Economic Development Corporation projects.
- Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑5 (preliminary/final plats and minutes) unanimously
- No Action on lawsuit Julian Rios v. City of San Benito (cause 2024‑DCL‑06091)
- No Action on Consent Agenda Item 6 (San Benito Economic Development Corp. project resolution)
- No Action on first reading of Ordinance 2252‑AM‑012026 (voluntary annexation request)
Planning & Zoning Board
The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from its October 23 and November 20 meetings. The board will also consider approving the amended final plat for the Liberty Estates Phase III subdivision and the amended master plan for the San Sebastian subdivision. A public hearing and a subsequent vote on rezoning 25961 FM 510 from LI to C‑2 Commercial General Retail Business will be conducted.
- Approve minutes of Oct 23, 2025 and Nov 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning meetings
- Approve amended final plat of Liberty Estates Phase III (13.97 acre)
- Approve amended master plan of San Sebastian Subdivision (≈47.35 acre)
- Public hearing on rezoning 25961 FM 510 from Light Industry to C‑2 Commercial
- Consider and possibly approve rezoning of 25961 FM 510 to C‑2 Commercial
City Commission
The Regular City Commission Meeting originally scheduled for December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. This cancellation was approved during the meeting held on November 18, 2025.
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding a pending lawsuit against the city. After the closed-door session, the commission may take action on the case.
- Executive session to discuss Varco Real Estate San Benito, LLC v. City of San Benito, Texas, Cause Number 2025-DCL-03735
- Possible action on the legal case after executive session
- Public comment period with 3-minute time limit per speaker
The City Commission met in a special session and entered executive session to discuss VARCO Real Estate San Benito, LLC v. City of San Benito (cause 2025-DCL-03735). After discussion, the commission recorded no action taken on the matter. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
- No action taken on VARCO Real Estate case discussion (no vote recorded)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several plat approvals and zoning changes. The meeting includes public hearings for property annexations and requests to change land use designations for residential and commercial projects.
- Plat approvals for Camino Seven Subdivision (West Business 77) and Le Blanc Subdivision (Shafer Road and Rogue Street)
- Voluntary annexation and rezoning of 17.23 acres near Pennsylvania Avenue and McCulloch Street from Agriculture to Single Family One
- Rezoning of 9.00 acres at FM 510 from Light Industry to Commercial General Retail Business
- Amendment to the Planned Development District for San Sebastian Subdivision (Business 77 and Williams Road)
- Rezoning of 449 Ratliff Street to Commercial and a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at a convenience store
City Commission
The San Benito City Commission will consider approving minutes from recent meetings, two zoning changes, a police grant, and the purchase of firefighting gear. The body will also discuss the Cameron Appraisal District and a potential rescheduling of a December meeting.
- Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2252-AK-11-2025 to rezone 10.623 acres at 24987 Pennsylvania Avenue
- Approve Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2252-AL-11-2025 to rezone 10.60 acres on Schneider Road
- Authorize acceptance of Operation Lonestar Grant Number 5195202 for police
- Approve purchase of 20 sets of Wildland Firefighting Gear for $15,930.00
- Approve payment to J-Services All in One, LLC for $15,277.50 for sewer repairs
The commission approved the consent agenda, including two rezoning ordinances, and authorized the $20,000 Lonestar grant for the police department. It also adopted resolutions for ballot voting, economic development projects, canceled the Dec. 2 regular meeting, approved payments for sewer truck repairs and fire‑fighting gear, and un‑tabled the Fun‑N‑Sun RV Resort matter.
- Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 (minutes and two rezoning ordinances) – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 2025-1118-001(R) to accept $20,000 Lonestar police grant – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 2025-1118-002(R) allocating 30 votes to one nominee on official ballot – unanimous
- Approved Resolution 2025-1118-003(R) for San Benito Economic Development Corp projects (pending percentage review) – unanimous
- Cancelled the Dec 2, 2025 regular commission meeting, keeping Dec 16 meeting – unanimous
- Approved $15,277.50 payment to J‑Services All In One for sewer jetter truck repairs – unanimous
- Approved purchase of 20 wildland firefighting gear sets for $15,930.00 – unanimous
- Un‑tabled the Fun‑N‑Sun RV Resort item in executive session – unanimous
City Commission
The San Benito City Commission will consider a $250,000 COPS Hiring Grant for the police department, several rezoning and conditional‑use permit requests, and multiple service contracts and payments. Items include a Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprises for three cameras at $9,920.40 per year, a $274,000 consulting award for the Safe Streets Action Plan, and payments to the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority for road projects. The meeting also features public hearings on proposed storage, event‑center, and rezoning projects.
- Approve $250,000 COPS Hiring Grant for the San Benito Police Department
- Approve Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprises for three cameras ($9,920.40 annual payments)
- Award $274,000 contract to CSRS, LLC for Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan
- Approve $89,764.26 payment to CCRMA for North Williams Road Phase I project
- Public hearings on conditional‑use permits for 1510 FM 732 and 2480 W. Business 77, and rezoning requests for 24987 Pennsylvania Ave and Schneider Road
The City Commission approved the listed Consent Agenda items (1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8) by unanimous vote. It also approved a variance to install a six‑inch water line on Schneider Road for a proposed subdivision, again unanimously. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final plat for the Fun N Sun Subdivision on Zilock Road and Ratliff Road.
- Approved Consent Agenda Items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 (unanimous)
- Approved variance for a six‑inch water line on Schneider Rd (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary and final plat of Fun N Sun Subdivision (unanimous)
Board of Adjustments
The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will conduct a public hearing on a petition for a variance to allow a prefabricated carport to encroach on the required front and side setbacks at 478 Pintail Street. The applicant is Carlos Quintanilla. The board will consider and may approve the variance. The meeting also includes a welcome, pledge of allegiance, and public comments.
- Public hearing on variance petition for prefabricated carport at 478 Pintail Street (applicant Carlos Quintanilla)
Planning & Zoning Board
The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and possibly approve several subdivision plats, a water line variance, and multiple conditional use permits. Items include plats for Tierra Prometida, Fun N Sun, and San Sebastian subdivisions, a variance for a six‑inch water line on Schneider Rd, and rezoning requests for properties on Pennsylvania Ave and Schneider Rd. Public hearings will be held for the conditional use permits and rezoning proposals.
- Approve Preliminary & Final Plat for Tierra Prometida Subdivision (5.13 acres) – applicant Vela’s 4 Stars LLC
- Approve Preliminary & Final Plat for Fun N Sun Subdivision (40 acres) – applicant MHC Fun N Sun, LLC
- Approve Final Plat for San Sebastian Subdivision Phase II (17.366 acres) – applicant Shield Enterprises LLC
- Approve variance for six‑inch water line on Schneider Rd (10.60 acres) – applicant Emiliano Rosel
- Public hearing and possible approval to rezone 24987 Pennsylvania Ave (10.623 acres) – applicants Felipe Esquivel & Diana Gonzalez
City Commission
The Commission approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes of the August 25 and September 2 meetings. A first reading was taken of the updated Subdivision Ordinance with no further action. The Commission ratified a resolution nominating Jessica Gonzalez to the Cameron Appraisal District Board. The fire department contract with Cameron County Emergency Services District 1 for fiscal year 2025‑2026 was approved at approximately $314,000.
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 (including prior meeting minutes) – unanimous
- First Reading of Subdivision Ordinance amendment – no action taken
- Approved Resolution 2025-1021-001(R) nominating Jessica Gonzalez – unanimous
- Approved Fire Department contract with Cameron County Emergency Services District 1, $314,000 – unanimous
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as a conditional use permit for a storage building at 2760 East Expressway 83, several ordinance amendments, and a variance for water service to a subdivision on Pennsylvania Avenue. Individual items under consideration include authorizing a $212,094.92 purchase of fire department equipment, approving a $73,360.98 police pursuit vehicle, a $40,368.31 Parks and Recreation vehicle, a 4 % CPI increase to solid‑waste customer charges, and contracts for chemicals, road materials, IT network upgrades, and cloud hosting. The commission will also discuss a resolution to close Sam Houston Boulevard for the 83rd Annual Christmas Parade and a proposed increase in employee retirement contribution from 5 % to 6 %.
- Approve $212,094.92 fire department equipment purchase
- Approve $73,360.98 Chevrolet Silverado police pursuit vehicle
- Approve $40,368.31 Chevrolet Colorado for Parks and Recreation
- Authorize 4 % CPI rate increase for solid‑waste customer charges
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for storage building at 2760 East Expressway 83
The Commission unanimously approved the Consent Agenda covering nine items, including a conditional use permit, ordinance updates, and variances. They also approved an amendment to the CDBG‑CV subrecipient agreement, raising the funding cap. The Board authorized the Mayor to execute a $212,094.92 Border Zone Fire Department grant and purchase the equipment. Finally, they approved a base rate charge increase from the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation.
- Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑9 (permits, ordinances, variances) unanimously
- Approved amendment to CDBG‑CV subrecipient agreement, raising funding cap, unanimously
- Authorized Mayor to execute Border Zone Fire Department FY 2026 grant and purchase equipment totaling $212,094.92, unanimously
- Approved base rate charge increase from South Texas Emergency Care Foundation, unanimously
City Commission
The Regular City Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The meeting is rescheduled for October 14, 2025, as a Special City Commission Meeting.
Planning & Zoning Board
The San Benito Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request to place a storage building larger than 200 square feet at 2760 East Expressway 83, zoned C‑2 Commercial General Retail Business. The commission will also consider variances for water service to a subdivision on Pennsylvania Avenue and lot‑depth variances for subdivisions at North Oscar Williams Road and South Sam Houston. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting.
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit for storage building >200 sq ft at 2760 East Expressway 83 (C‑2 zoning)
- Variance to allow water service for a subdivision on Pennsylvania Avenue, east of McCulloch Street
- Variance from minimum lot depth for a subdivision zoned SF‑2 at North Oscar Williams Road and Russell Lane
- Variance from minimum lot depth for a subdivision zoned SF‑1 at South Sam Houston and Independence Avenue
- Approval of minutes from the August 28, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
Economic Development Corporation
The San Benito Economic Development Corporation, City Commission, and Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint workshop to discuss sponsorship and key performance indicators. The meeting will be held at 701 North Bowie Street.
- Discussion on San Benito EDC sponsorship and key performance indicators
- Joint workshop with San Benito City Commission and Chamber of Commerce
- Meeting location: 701 North Bowie Street, San Benito
- Potential quorum of City Commission may attend
- Teleconference participation allowed under Texas Government Code
Economic Development Corporation
The San Benito Economic Development Corporation board will review and possibly act on several agenda items, including routine consent items and individual contracts. Items include approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, a professional services agreement with The Atkins Group, and performance agreements with the municipal utility district and Komerco, LLC. The board may also discuss the executive director’s evaluation and contract in a closed session. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Consideration and possible action on professional services agreement with The Atkins Group
- Consideration and possible action on Performance Agreement with San Benito Municipal Utility District No. 1
- Consideration and possible action on Performance Agreement with Komerco, LLC
- Consideration and possible action on evaluation and contractual agreement with executive director (Goodman)
- Submission of financial reports
City Commission
The City Commission, together with the San Benito Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce, will hold a joint workshop to discuss the EDC’s sponsorship program and a new performance‑based framework. The discussion will outline key performance indicators intended to measure economic impact, job creation, and community participation. No budget impact is noted for this item.
- Discussion of San Benito Economic Development Corporation sponsorship program and proposed performance‑based KPIs (budget impact: none)
On September 23, 2025 the San Benito City Commission met with the Economic Development Corporation and the Chamber of Commerce for a joint workshop. The participants discussed possible performance metrics, staffing needs, and the idea of city office space for the Chamber, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The commission indicated the topics may be addressed in future meetings.
Board of Adjustments
The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will review and possibly approve variances for two properties. One variance concerns the renovation of a non‑conforming residential home at 641 Yoakum Street. The other concerns an encroachment of a carport, patio and storage room at 1012 Wax Street. The board will also consider approval of the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing and possible approval of a variance to renovate the non‑conforming residential home at 641 Yoakum St.
- Public hearing and possible approval of a variance for an encroaching carport, patio and storage room at 1012 Wax St.
- Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the July 24, 2025 Zoning Board meeting
City Commission
The San Benito City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider public hearings on four zoning requests, including a massage parlor and a battery energy storage system, along with the approval of ordinances and contracts.
- Public hearing on a Massage Parlor at 251 West Expressway 83
- Public hearing on a Battery Energy Storage System at 1123 East Eighth Street
- Approval of $11,500 payment to Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy
- Approval of agreement with University of Texas Health Science Center for Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! Program
- First reading of ordinances regarding parking and easements
The San Benito City Commission approved all eight consent‑agenda items. Approvals included conditional use permits for a massage parlor and a portable office building, termination of a battery‑energy storage permit, adoption of two ordinance amendments regulating truck routes and parking, payment of $11,500 for five police‑academy cadets, and an agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center for the Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! program. All votes were carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 1 – conditional use permit for massage parlor at 251 West Expressway 83 (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 2 – conditional use permit for portable office building at 2684 Shafar Road (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 3 – voluntary termination of battery energy storage conditional use permit at 1123 East Eighth Street (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 4 – minutes of August 19, 2025 and August 25, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 5 – second and final reading of Ordinance 2330‑02 regulating truck and hazardous‑material routes (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 6 – second and final reading of Ordinance 2572‑01 regulating parking of trucks, truck tractors, and trailers (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 7 – payment of $11,500 to Hidalgo Police Department Law Enforcement Academy for five cadets (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Item 8 – agreement with University of Texas Health Science Center for Tu Salud ¡Sí Cuenta! program, allocating $60,000 from Parks Budget
City Commission
The San Benito City Commission will vote on the 2025 property tax rate and the fiscal year budget, along with routine items like meeting minutes and a truck purchase. The meeting also includes a presentation on employee health insurance.
- Second and final reading of Ordinance 2633-08-2025 to set the 2025 property tax rate
- Second and final reading of Ordinance 2634-08-2025 to adopt the 2025-2026 budget
- Approval of a $36,241.75 purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger 4x4XL Truck
- First reading of Ordinance 2330-02 on truck and hazardous material routes
- First reading of Ordinance 2572-01 on truck, tractor, and trailer parking
The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance 2376‑003 establishing distance and water‑recycling requirements for new car‑wash facilities, Ordinance 2633‑08‑2025 levying the 2025 ad valorem property tax, and Ordinance 2634‑08‑2025 adopting the general‑fund budget for fiscal year Oct. 1 2025 – Sep. 30 2026. The mayor was authorized to sign a Texas DOT agreement for a temporary closure of Sam Houston Boulevard for the homecoming parade and a memorandum of understanding with the school district for emergency evacuations. The commission also approved a regional five‑year HUD strategic‑plan memorandum with Harlingen and Brownsville.
- Approved consent agenda items 1‑6, 8‑10 unanimously
- Approved Ordinance 2376‑003 regulating new car‑wash facilities
- Approved Ordinance 2633‑08‑2025 levying the 2025 property tax
- Approved Ordinance 2634‑08‑2025 adopting the 2025‑2026 general‑fund budget
- Authorized mayor to sign TxDOT agreement for temporary Sam Houston Blvd closure
- Authorized mayor to sign MOU with San Benito Consolidated ISD for emergency evacuations
- Approved MOU for regional five‑year HUD strategic plan with Harlingen and Brownsville
City Commission
The City Commission will consider the 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate and the budget for multiple city funds for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The body will also discuss new regulations for car washes and truck parking.
- Ordinance 2633-08-2025: 2025 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate
- Ordinance 2634-08-2025: Budget for General, Debt Service, and Enterprise Funds
- Ordinance 2376-003: Car wash distance requirements and water recycling rules
- Purchase of one 2025 Ford Ranger 4x4XL Truck for $36,241.75
- Road closures for San Benito CISD Homecoming Parade and St. Theresa Catholic Church Fall Festival
Board of Adjustments
The San Benito Zoning Board of Adjustments will meet to consider three variance requests that would allow property owners to renovate nonconforming homes and buildings, and to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approve minutes from July 24, 2025 meeting
- Variance for residential home renovation at 641 Yoakum St.
- Variance for commercial building renovation at 2597-B W. Business 77
- Variance for property encroachments at 1012 Wax St.
City Commission
The City Commission will meet for an informational session led by the City Manager. The body will review the city's financial status, forecasted trends, and strategic goals for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal action is required during this session.
- Budget Strategic Planning Session by City Manager
The Commission met on August 28, 2025 for a budget strategic planning workshop led by City Manager Fred Sandoval. A SWOT analysis of the prior and current fiscal year budget was conducted. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. No public comments were submitted.
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The session will cover projected revenues, expenditures, departmental requests, capital improvement plans, and funding priorities.
- Discussion of the City of San Benito Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
The City Commission agreed the $1,200 one‑time salary adjustment will be disbursed over two paychecks at the discretion of City Administration. They also accepted the Finance Director’s recommendation to eliminate the proposed increase to the City Administration car allowance. No formal votes were recorded.
- One-time $1,200 salary adjustment to be paid over two paychecks (agreed)
- Proposed increase to City Administration car allowance to be removed (recommendation followed)
City Commission
The City Commission approved Resolution 2025-0825-001(R) to request financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board and to authorize filing an application. The City had already been approved for the current funding cycle to relocate or install a waterline along Business 77, a project estimated at $9 million that requires the City to secure 30% of the funding from other sources. The commission took no action on the San Benito Economic Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget, deferring it to the August 28 budget workshop. The meeting adjourned at 5:39 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 2025-0825-001(R) requesting Texas Water Development Board participation (unanimous)
- No action taken on San Benito Economic Development Corp FY 2025-26 budget (deferred to Aug 28 workshop)
City Commission
The commission approved several items by unanimous vote, including the minutes of the August 5 meeting, a rezoning ordinance for 753 Winchell Street, an amendment to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, a subdivision‑regulation amendment, and a road‑closure request for Saint Benedict Catholic Church. It also approved Valley Risk Consulting Services as the city’s employee benefits insurance broker by a 3‑2 vote. Five members were appointed to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and a budget workshop was scheduled for August 25, 2025.
- Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning ordinance for 753 Winchell Street (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Ordinance 2418‑A) (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to subdivision regulations (Ordinance 2613‑A‑09‑2025) (unanimous)
- Approved road closure for Saint Benedict Catholic Church Kermes (unanimous)
- Approved Valley Risk Consulting Services as employee benefits broker (3‑2)
- Appointed five members to Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Scheduled FY 2025‑2026 budget workshop for August 25, 2025 (unanimous)
City Commission
The August 5, 2025 regular City Commission meeting in San Benito was convened at the Cesar Gonzalez Meeting Hall with a quorum of commissioners present. Commissioners heard proclamations, community announcements, a presentation of the city’s Comprehensive Plan, the third‑quarter financial report, a KPI report, and a Resaca Fest summary. No motions were voted on, and no ordinances, contracts, or rezoning proposals were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was primarily informational.
City Commission
The July 29, 2025 budget workshop discussed the 2025 ad valorem property tax rate and the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget, including employee investment, public safety, infrastructure, animal control, and other priorities. No motions were adopted; both agenda items were recorded as "No Action Taken." The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
- Item 1 – Discussion of 2025 property tax rate; no action taken
- Item 2 – Budget Workshop FY 2025‑2026 discussion; no action taken
Board of Adjustments
The board approved the minutes of the May 22, 2025 meeting (vote: For Vv, Against none). It approved a variance allowing an encroachment of a two‑story duplex at 660 Poinciana St. (vote: For ¥_, Against none). The meeting was then adjourned (vote: For Vv, Against none).
- Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (vote: For Vv, Against none)
- Approved variance for 660 Poinciana St. duplex (vote: For ¥_, Against none)
- Adjourned meeting (vote: For Vv, Against none)
City Commission
The City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included the June meeting minutes, payments to an emergency group, and a hot‑asphalt purchase. A motion to allocate concert‑series proceeds to the Kerr County flood‑relief fund was tabled by a 3‑2 vote. The Commission also unanimously approved an $8,000 sponsorship to the Boys & Girls Club, an $8,750 payment for the Chamber of Commerce membership, and a $20,000 stage and generator rental for Resaca Fest.
- Approved consent agenda items 1‑6, including minutes and payments (unanimous)
- Tabled flood‑relief allocation from concert series (3‑2 vote)
- Approved $8,000 sponsorship to Boys & Girls Club (unanimous)
- Approved $8,750 payment for Chamber of Commerce membership dues (unanimous)
- Approved $20,000 stage and generator rental for Resaca Fest (unanimous)
- Approved $31,412.18 payment to Siddons Martin Emergency Group (unanimous)
- Approved $40,522.50 purchase of 450 tons hot asphalt for police parking (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to correct minutes (name change from Jesus Morales to Jose L. Morales) (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and several ordinances and resolutions, including a speed‑limit ordinance on FM 2520, a resolution honoring ResacaFest, and measures protecting the San Benito Wetlands. It also approved two payments for the Alamo Lift Station project and authorized a $750,000 grant application for the wetlands park. The amended Interlocal Agreement with the San Benito Economic Development Corporation was approved at $54,000.
- Approved minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2630-06-2025 regulating motor vehicle speed on FM 2520 (unanimous)
- Accepted Texas Senate resolution honoring ResacaFest (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution restricting drilling and mining within San Benito Wetlands Park (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing grant application for San Benito Wetlands park (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $70,002.33 for Alamo Lift Station #6 rehabilitation and $188,243.02 final payment to Cornett Construction (unanimous)
- Approved amended Interlocal Agreement with San Benito Economic Development Corp at $54,000 (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission held a budget workshop on June 24, 2025 and took no formal action. Commissioners discussed maintaining the 2025‑2026 ad valorem property tax rate at $0.708125 and reviewed preliminary revenue projections of about $1.1 million. Staff presented budget assumptions including a $144,142 increase for TMRS retirement contributions, a minimum‑wage rise to $12.85, and a one‑time $1,200 bonus per employee instead of a 3 % COLA. The commission requested additional detail for the next meeting and adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
City Commission
The San Benito City Commission unanimously approved the purchase of ten Panasonic Toughbook 55 laptops for the police department at a cost of $34,990. It also approved a $48,300 payment to repair the city’s sewer‑jetter combo truck and a $12,425 partial payment for advertising items related to the cancelled Hog Waddle 2025 event. Additionally, the commission approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑6, which included the meeting minutes and an amendment to capital improvement and fire hydrant fees, and awarded bid #2025‑04‑04 to a pre‑approved engineering firm for future water and wastewater projects.
- Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑6 (minutes, ordinance amendment) – unanimous
- Approved purchase of ten Panasonic Toughbook 55 laptops for $34,990 – unanimous
- Approved payment of $48,300 to J‑Services All In One for sewer‑jetter truck repairs – unanimous
- Approved partial payment of $12,425 to Digital Print and Advertising for Hog Waddle 2025 items – unanimous
- Approved award of bid #2025‑04‑04 for non‑exclusive professional engineering consultant services
City Commission
The Commission approved the preliminary plat and master plan for the Los Cielos Subdivision by unanimous vote. A motion to move Consent Agenda Item 2 out of sequence was also approved unanimously, and Consent Agenda Items 1 and 3 through 10 were adopted. The City approved a $26,030 payment to Ferguson Service Systems, Inc. for work on the 925 West Stenger Street surge tank improvements.
- Approved Los Cielos Subdivision preliminary plat and master plan (unanimous)
- Moved Consent Agenda Item 2 out of sequence for discussion (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Items 1 and 3‑10 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $26,030 to Ferguson Service Systems, Inc. (unanimous)
Board of Adjustments
The Zoning Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It approved a variance allowing a prefabricated carport to encroach the required side setback on the property at 485 S. Sam Houston. The board then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (vote For: Vv, passes)
- Approved variance for prefabricated carport at 485 S. Sam Houston (vote For: ¥_, passes)
- Adjourned meeting (vote For: Vv, passes)
City Commission
The Commission approved the annual comprehensive financial reports for the City, the Economic Development Corporation, and the Firemen Relief and Retirement Fund. All consent‑agenda items except items 4 and 12 were approved unanimously. Commissioners also adopted the City of San Benito Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2025‑2035 by unanimous vote.
- Approved annual comprehensive financial reports for City, Economic Development Corp, and Firemen Relief Fund (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑3 and 5‑11 (unanimous)
- Adopted the 2025‑2035 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
City Commission
The commission approved items 1 through 9 on the consent agenda. This included four conditional use permits for a mobile food‑truck park, a storage building, an automobile sales establishment, and a Murphy Oil USA convenience store with 24‑hour fueling. They also approved preliminary plats for the Jabonero Trail and JLA Pointe subdivisions, variances for two proposed subdivisions, and adopted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. All approvals were unanimous.
- Approved conditional use permit for mobile food‑truck park (Sergio Guerra) – unanimous
- Approved conditional use permit for storage building >200 sq ft (Hector Castillo) – unanimous
- Approved conditional use permit for automobile sales establishment (Marco Cortez) – unanimous
- Approved conditional use permit for Murphy Oil USA convenience store with 24‑hour fueling (Murphy Oil USA Inc.) – unanimous
- Approved preliminary plat of Jabonero Trail Subdivision (Noe Galvan & Emma Teresa Galvan) – unanimous
- Approved preliminary plat of JLA Pointe Subdivision (Ochoa Capital, LLC) – unanimous
- Approved variances to minimum lot size requirements for two proposed subdivisions (Mago Development LLC; Spirit II Family LLC) – unanimous
- Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 City Commission meeting – unanimous
City Commission
The SBCISD Board voted unanimously to move Agenda Item 3.9 before Agenda Item 3.1. No other actions were taken on any agenda items, including the education partnership, real‑time crime center, water‑tower project, or comprehensive plan updates.
- Moved SBCISD Agenda Item 3.9 before Item 3.1 (unanimous)
City Commission
The City Commission and the San Benito Economic Development Board approved several resolutions, including recognition of National Community Development Week and Fair Housing Month, and amended the EDC's corporate filings. They also approved a Master Service Agreement with MCCi, LLC to implement the JustFOIA electronic public‑information request system. The Board set the next EDC meeting for May 29, cancelled the April 17 meeting, and approved half of the proposed $17,500 Chamber membership payment pending a workshop. No action was taken on an engineering contract with Solorio, Inc. and on a resolution for EDC depository bank services.
- Approved Resolution 2025-0422-002(R) recognizing National Community Development Week (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-0422-003(R) affirming commitment to the Fair Housing Act and proclaiming April Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025-0415-002 amending the San Benito Economic Development Corporation corporate filings (unanimous)
- Approved Master Service Agreement No. 19497 with MCCi, LLC for JustFOIA software (unanimous)
- Ratified change of EDC meeting date, cancelled April 17 meeting, set May 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved half of the proposed $17,500 Chamber membership payment, pending workshop (unanimous)
- No action taken on City engineering contract with Solorio, Inc.
- No action taken on EDC depository bank services resolution
City Commission
The Commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes and amended corporate filings for the Economic Development Corporation. It voted 3‑2 to support the creation of a Rio Grande Valley Flood Control District. The body also unanimously authorized the mayor to execute contracts for new depository bank services and approved a $40,200 agreement for license‑plate reader cameras.
- Approved minutes of April 1 2025 City Commission meeting (consent agenda, unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑0415‑001 supporting creation of RGV Flood Control District (3‑2 vote)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑0415‑003 authorizing mayor to execute contracts for city depository bank services (unanimous)
- Approved amendment of corporate filings of San Benito Economic Development Corporation, Inc. (consent agenda, unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Flock Group, Inc. to install ten safety‑falcon license‑plate reader cameras for $40,200 (consent agenda, unanimous)
City Commission
The Commission unanimously approved a disaster declaration for the recent heavy rainfall. It also approved emergency expenditures for stranded‑vehicle towing services. Additional approvals included a conditional use permit for a storage building, a preliminary plat for the Vila Dolce subdivision, and several annual service contracts. Finally, four members were appointed to the Building Standards and Renewal Board.
- Approved disaster declaration (Order 2025-0401) – unanimous
- Approved emergency expenditures for stranded‑vehicle towing services – unanimous
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for 240‑sq‑ft storage building at 29935 Zillock Road – unanimous
- Approved preliminary plat for Vila Dolce subdivision (12‑lot, 12.088‑acre) – unanimous
- Approved $20,223.00 annual payment to Granicus/Swagit for live‑stream services – unanimous
- Approved $28,376.94 annual payment to Tyler Technologies for police records and CAD software – unanimous
- Approved $11,975.26 purchase of police officers' duty uniforms from GT Distributors – unanimous
- Appointed Noelia Barrera, Ricardo Guerra, and Ernesto Garcia to the Building Standards and Renewal Board – unanimous
Board of Adjustments
The board tabled the motion to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. The board approved a variance allowing an encroachment of a porch within the required front setback for the property at 652 E Powers St., Lot One (1) in the San Benito-Munoz Subdivision. The meeting was adjourned after the motion passed.
- Tabled minutes of Jan 23, 2025 (For: __)
- Approved porch variance for 652 E Powers St., Lot One (1) (For: V_)
- Adjourned meeting (For: Vv)