Mercedes public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Commission Chambers at 400 S. Ohio Ave. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances rezoning properties, establishing filming guidelines, and amending building regulations for multi-family dwellings. Presentations cover the 2024 International Building Code and updates on Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-37 to rezone Lot 2, Block 40, Capisallo E Subdivision
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-38 establishing Filming Guidelines
• Approval of first reading of Ordinance 2025-38 amending Chapter 3 to add annual registration and inspection for multi-family dwellings
• Approval of first reading of Ordinance 2025-39 to rezone Lot 13, Hollywood Acres Subdivision
• Approval of Resolution 2025-30 for temporary closure of state right-of-way for the 3rd Annual South Texas International Marathon

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2025, to consider consent agenda items including final readings of ordinances on donation boxes, water conservation, and $8.5 million in certificates of obligation, plus management items like a rec center roof replacement bid and a final plat approval. They will also discuss rezoning, filming guidelines, and enter executive session for personnel, legal, real estate, and economic development matters.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-36 authorizing $8.5M in Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025
• Approval to select contractor for Rec Center Roof Replacement Bid 2025-004
• Final Plat Approval for Mirasol Country Estates
• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-37 to rezone Lot 2 Block 40 Capisallo E Subdivision
• Adoption of Police Department Policy XXIII on Automated License Plate Readers

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will consider issuing certificates of obligation (debt) for city projects, amend business regulations to add rules for donation boxes, and take first reading of a water conservation plan amendment. They will also approve easements for sewer infrastructure, adopt finance policies, and move fire department funds. The agenda includes several routine approvals and an executive session for legal, personnel, and economic development discussions.

• Ordinance 2025-36 authorizing Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025
• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-32 adding Article 4.14 'Donation Boxes' to Chapter 4 Business Regulations
• Approval of Easement Agreements for Underground Sanitary Sewer Lift Station and Pipeline
• Budget Amendment for Fire Department moving funds from Capital Outlay to Operations
• Resolution 2025-27 for Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way for Christmas Parade

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including denying Texas Gas Service's rate increase, amending the water conservation plan, and adding a business license requirement. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement with Weslaco for a regional communication center and hold executive sessions on personnel, litigation, and economic development.

• Resolution 2025-24 updating authorized signatories for Wells Fargo Bank
• Resolution 2025-25 denying Texas Gas Service Company's rate increase
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-33 amending Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-34 adding Article 4.13 'Business License' to Chapter 4
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Weslaco for Mid-Valley Regional Communication Center

The Mercedes City Commission approved a budget amendment to lease 11 vehicles instead of purchasing five, subject to legal review. It also denied Texas Gas Service's rate increase request, approved a business license ordinance with penalties, and tabled a water well ordinance for further review. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved appointments of Samuel Garcia and Gilbert Vasquez to Keep Mercedes Beautiful committee (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment dividing building maintenance funds by department (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle budget amendment to lease 11 vehicles instead of purchasing 5, subject to legal review (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24 updating Wells Fargo signatories (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25 denying Texas Gas Service rate increase (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 2025-33 on water well permits for further review (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-34 adding business license penalty of $500 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-35 regulating cell towers on city property (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will meet to approve a 2025 budget amendment and a resolution for the temporary closure of state right-of-way for the Veterans Day Parade. They will also hold a public hearing on the Urban County Needs Assessment and consider an ordinance standardizing fire hydrant designs.

• Approval of Series 2025 Budget Amendment
• Public Hearing regarding the Urban County Needs Assessment
• Approval of Resolution 2025-573 for temporary closure of state right-of-way - Veterans Day Parade 2025
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-31 to standardize fire hydrant and saddle designs
• Approval of renewal of Workers Compensation Insurance with Texas Mutual

General

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a special meeting to take final votes on several ordinances, including adopting the 2025 tax rate, updating water and sewer rates, and rezoning a lot in the Capisallo E Subdivision. They will also discuss amending the personnel policy on work hours and consider an interlocal agreement for the Mile 2 West Road Project with Hidalgo County and Edcouch.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-28 to rezone Lot 7 Block 41 Capisallo E Subdivision
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-29 to adopt the 2025 tax rate
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-30 updating water and sewer rates
• Discussion and possible action to amend Personnel Policy Chapter 23 on work hours, attendance, and punctuality
• Approval of interlocal agreement for Mile 2 West Road Project from SH 107 to IH 2

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting with presentations on water projects, a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax rate, and votes on the FY 25-26 budget, water and sewer rate updates, and several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda also includes multiple contracts and agreements, including a water CCN buyout with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, and an executive session for personnel, legal, and economic development matters.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-27 adopting FY 25-26 budget
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-29 to adopt 2025 tax rate
• Ordinance 2025-30 updating water and sewer rates
• Approval of contractor for 2019 GLO Floods Mercedes Drainage Improvement Project
• Water CCN buyout agreement with North Alamo Water Supply Corporation

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, to consider and possibly take action on several key items, including the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget, a proposed tax rate, and voluntary annexations. They will also discuss the Development Corporation of Mercedes budget, an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County, and a water infrastructure funding request. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and executive session discussions on personnel, litigation, and economic development.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-24 amending building-related fees
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-22 approving reimbursement agreement for Olivarez Organization (TIRZ No. 2)
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-25 and consideration of rescinding development agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC; approval of new reimbursement agreement
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-26 for voluntary annexation of Salvador Roel Garcia and Jeffrey Adam Bryant
• Resolution 2025-19 requesting financial assistance from Texas Water Development Board for utility system improvements

General

The Mercedes TIRZ No. 2 Board will hold a regular meeting to consider ratifying a development reimbursement agreement with Olivarez Organization, LLC, and rescinding the original agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive public comments.

• Ratify Development Reimbursement Agreement with Olivarez Organization, LLC for capital investments in TIRZ #2
• Rescind original Development Reimbursement Agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC
• Approve modified agreement for the same
• Approve minutes of the 08.05.25 meeting

General

The San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority will meet to consider formal actions on development reimbursement agreements for capital investments in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 in Mercedes. Items include nominations for vice chair and secretary, approval of an agreement with Olivarez Organization, LLC, and potential rescission of a prior agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC, along with a new reimbursement agreement for that entity.

• Nominations for Vice Chair & Secretary of the Board
• Approval of Development Reimbursement Agreement with Olivarez Organization, LLC for TIRZ #2 investments
• Consider rescinding Development Agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC (approved 08.05.2025)
• Approval of amended Development Reimbursement Agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC for TIRZ #2 investments
• Public comments and update on development status

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and votes on ordinances related to TIRZ No. 2, including final approval of a project plan, a tri-party agreement, and an interlocal agreement with the county. They will also hold a first public hearing on a voluntary annexation, consider a funding proposal from VIDA, and vote on amending building-related fees. The agenda includes multiple executive session items for personnel, litigation, and economic development negotiations, with possible action afterward.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-19 approving Final Project Plan for TIRZ No. 2
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-20 approving Tri-party Agreement for TIRZ No. 2
• First public hearing for voluntary annexation of Salvador Roel Garcia and Jeffrey Adam Bryant
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-24 amending Building Related Fees Ordinance
• Approval of funding proposal from VIDA for FY 2025-2026

The Mercedes City Commission unanimously approved a $25,000 funding request from VIDA for FY 2025-2026, approved consent agenda items including TIRZ No. 2 ordinances, and approved a $500,000 amendment for Project M30 during open session following executive session. No action was taken on personnel or litigation items from executive session.

• Approved $25,000 VIDA funding proposal (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, TIRZ No. 2 ordinances, rescinded first reading of Ordinance 2025-21, interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-24 amending building fees (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 2025-22 for Olivarez Organization reimbursement
• Approved $500,000 amendment for Project M30 (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of real estate to Development Corporation of Mercedes (unanimous)
• Approved attorney to move forward on litigation as discussed (unanimous)
• No action on personnel or other executive session items

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2025, to decide on ordinances and resolutions, including adopting the Water Conservation Plan and approving agreements related to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 2. The agenda also includes discussions on annexation, budget amendments, and potential bids for energy consultants.

• Approval of Resolution 2025-18 adopting the City of Mercedes Water Conservation Plan
• Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2025-19 approving the Final Project Plan for TIRZ No. 2
• Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2025-20 approving the Tri-party Agreement for TIRZ No. 2
• Approval to accept the Voluntary Annexation Petition for Salvador Roel Garcia and Jeffrey Adam Bryant
• Approval of Agreement with Galindo Auctions, LLC for Auctioneering Services

The City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2025-18 adopting the updated Water Conservation Plan, which targets reducing daily water use from 116 to 95 gallons per person over 10 years. The Commission also approved first readings of five ordinances related to TIRZ No. 2, including final project plans, a tri-party agreement, and reimbursement agreements. All consent agenda items and management items were approved unanimously, including a FEMA IPAWS agreement and a budget amendment for sidewalk repair.

• Adopted Water Conservation Plan (Resolution 2025-18) unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-19 (TIRZ No. 2 Final Project Plan) unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-20 (TIRZ No. 2 Tri-party Agreement) unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-21 (Reimbursement Agreement for San Jacinto Enterprises) unanimously
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-23 (Interlocal Agreement with County for TIRZ No. 2) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including Ordinance 2025-17 (garage sale) and 2025-18 (backflow prevention) unanimously
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for Salvador Roel Garcia and Jeffrey Adam Bryant unanimously
• Approved FEMA IPAWS agreement and policy unanimously

General

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. Two board will consider several agreements and plans related to the San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority and development in the zone. Items include a tri-party agreement, a final project plan, development reimbursement agreements with two companies, and an inter-local agreement with Hidalgo County. The board may take action on these items.

• Receive certificate from Texas Secretary of State for San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority
• Approve tri-party agreement between San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority, City of Mercedes, and TIRZ #2
• Approve final project plan and reinvestment zone financing plan for TIRZ #2
• Approve development reimbursement agreements with Olivarez Organization, LLC and San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC
• Approve inter-local agreement between TIRZ #2, City of Mercedes, and Hidalgo County

The TIRZ #2 board unanimously approved the final project and financing plan for the zone, anticipating about $91 million in project costs with the city retaining at least $23 million in revenues. They also approved a tri-party agreement with the San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority and the City of Mercedes, a development reimbursement agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC for $22.1 million in infrastructure costs, and an inter-local agreement with Hidalgo County. A development reimbursement agreement with Olivarez Organization, LLC was tabled.

• Approved tri-party agreement with San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority and City of Mercedes (unanimous)
• Approved final project plan and financing plan for TIRZ #2, anticipating $91M in project costs (unanimous)
• Tabled development reimbursement agreement with Olivarez Organization, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved development reimbursement agreement with San Jacinto Enterprises, LLC for $22.1M infrastructure costs (unanimous)
• Approved inter-local agreement with Hidalgo County, with $28M expected output and $30M cap (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2025, to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final readings on mobile food vendor rules, a voluntary annexation, and designating 3rd Street as one-way. They will also take first readings on garage sale and backflow prevention ordinances, and consider a resolution to suspend a Texas Gas Service rate increase. The agenda includes consent items, departmental reports, and possible executive session discussions on personnel, litigation, and economic development.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-15: voluntary annexation for Arturo Palacios
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-16: 3rd Street one-way between Texas Ave. and Ohio Ave.
• Resolution 2025-16: suspending Texas Gas Service requested increase
• Resolution 2025-17: authorizing application with Texas Parks and Wildlife
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-17: amending Garage, Patio, Yard Sale Ordinance

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2025, to consider several ordinances and contracts. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance amending the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance, a second public hearing and first reading for the voluntary annexation of Arturo Palacios, and an ordinance designating 3rd Street as one-way between Texas Ave. and Ohio Ave. The commission will also review engineering service contracts, discuss a contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, & Mott, LLC, and consider an interlocal agreement for police services with the Mercedes Independent School District. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and economic development matters.

• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-13 amending the Mobile Food Vendor Ordinance
• Second and Final Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance 2025-15 for voluntary annexation of Arturo Palacios
• Ordinance 2025-16 designating 3rd Street as one-way between Texas Ave. and Ohio Ave.
• Review of contracts for engineering services (Rio Delta, SDI, Freese & Nichols, Supreme)
• Interlocal Agreement for Police Services between City of Mercedes and Mercedes ISD

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will consider awarding a contractor for the Dacota Ave. Roadway Improvement project (Bid No. 2025-002), approve Resolution 2025-15 regarding Civil Rights for the 2019 Floods HMID Competition grant, and discuss appointments to the Library Board. The agenda also includes presentations on the FBI-LEEDA award and a water well project status update, plus several executive session items on personnel, litigation, and economic development.

• Award contractor for Bid No. 2025-002 - Dacota Ave. Roadway Improvement project
• Approval of Resolution 2025-15 regarding Civil Rights for the 2019 Floods HMID Competition grant
• Discussion and possible action on Library Board appointments/reappointments
• Presentation of FBI-LEEDA Agency Trilogy Award to Police Department
• Status update from Melden and Hunt Engineers on Water Well Project

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider and take formal action on a single item: approval of Resolution 2025-15 regarding the Sister City relationship with Ramos-Arizpe, Coahuila. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, invocation, pledge, and open forum.

• Approval of Resolution 2025-15 regarding Sister City Ramos-Arizpe, Coahuila

The Mercedes City Commission held a special meeting and approved Resolution 2025-15, formalizing a Sister City partnership with Ramos-Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico. The vote was unanimous among the four commissioners present. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 for Sister City Ramos-Arizpe, Coahuila (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 3, 2025, with several action items. The most consequential item is the first public hearing on the voluntary annexation of Arturo Palacios, which could expand city boundaries. The commission will also consider a contract renewal with South Texas Bright Water Solutions for 3 months, a settlement agreement with the Outlet Mall, and the second reading of an ordinance amending construction and excavation in right-of-way. Executive session items include personnel, litigation, and economic development projects (Project Cruz and Project Arts), with possible action afterward.

• First public hearing for voluntary annexation of Arturo Palacios
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-14 amending construction, placement, and excavation in right-of-way
• Approval of contract renewal with South Texas Bright Water Solutions for 3 months
• Approval of settlement agreement with the Outlet Mall
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, Project Cruz, and Project Arts

The Mercedes City Commission approved a loan of up to $70,000 at 3.5% interest over 10 years for Project Cruz, a development project discussed in executive session. The commission also approved a three-month contract renewal with South Texas Bright Water Solutions and a settlement agreement with the Outlet Mall to address past non-payments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $70,000 loan at 3.5% for 10 years for Project Cruz (unanimous)
• Approved 3-month contract renewal with South Texas Bright Water Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement with Outlet Mall (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Ordinance 2025-14 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a special meeting to hear presentations on a proposed development by Santa Cruz Properties, a disc golf course at Mercedes Dome, and the RGV Coalition of Drainage Advocates. They will also consider adopting several police department policies, approving a voluntary annexation petition, and taking action on various ordinances and resolutions.

• Presentation and discussion of proposed development by Santa Cruz Properties (TIRZ)
• Adoption of Mercedes Police Department policies on hiring, personnel files, missing persons, misconduct, and use of force
• Approval of Ordinance 2025-10 to abandon a drainage easement at Mercedes Light Industrial Park Subdivision (second reading)
• Approval of Resolution 2025-14 regarding Civil Rights for the 2018 South Texas Floods CDBG-DR
• Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for MVCPA Task Force

The Mercedes City Commission unanimously approved five police department policies, a voluntary annexation petition, a $20,000 allocation to Mercedes Baskets Full Inc. in quarterly payments, a right-of-way ordinance amendment, a civil rights resolution, and an interlocal agreement for the MVCPA task force. Presentations on a proposed 530-lot residential development, a disc golf course, and a regional flood control district were for discussion only, with no action taken. The commission also went into executive session but took no action on any items afterward.

• Approved police policies 3.03, 3.21, 6.20, 10.47, 19.01 (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation petition for Arturo Palacios Medina (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 to Mercedes Baskets Full Inc. in quarterly payments (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-14 on right-of-way construction (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 on civil rights for CDBG-DR (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for MVCPA Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and ordinances 2025-10, 2025-11, 2025-12 (unanimous)

City Commission

This is a largely ceremonial agenda. The commission will administer the oath of office to the newly elected commissioners for Place 2 and Place 4, followed by adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Commissioner Place 4 and Place 2

The Mercedes City Commission met on May 8, 2025, and the only substantive action was administering the Oath of Office to newly elected Commissioners Ruben J. Saldana and Armando Garcia. No other decisions, approvals, or discussions occurred; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the swearing-in ceremony.

• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Ruben J. Saldana and Commissioner Armando Garcia (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several zoning ordinances, a drainage easement abandonment, a resolution to suspend a Texas Gas Service rate increase, and a contract renewal. They will also receive a financial audit presentation and monthly departmental reports, and may enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and economic development matters.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to rezone Hacienda Olivia Ph 4
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-09 to rezone Lot 15 Woodlawn Acres Subdivision
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-10 to abandon drainage easement at Mercedes Light Industrial Park
• Resolution No. 2025-13 suspending Texas Gas Service date and rate increase
• Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County for On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF)

The Mercedes City Commission approved the FY 2023-2024 financial audit with an unmodified opinion and four findings, and adopted a corrective action plan. They also approved consent agenda items including rezoning ordinances, surplus auction items, appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and the final plat for Camino de Verdad Ph 2. The commission passed first readings of ordinances on drainage easement abandonment, conditional use permits, and R-MH zoning, and approved a resolution suspending Texas Gas Service rate increase. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 financial audit with unmodified opinion and four findings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, rezoning Hacienda Olivia Ph 4 and Lot 15 Woodlawn Acres (unanimous)
• Approved surplus items for auction (unanimous)
• Reappointed Leonard Garcia and Jonathan Munoz to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Camino de Verdad Ph 2 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-10 to abandon drainage easement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-11 amending Conditional Use Permit ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 suspending Texas Gas Service rate increase (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several land-use items, including final plat approval for Hacienda Olivia Phase 2 and first readings of two rezoning ordinances. The commission will also vote on renewing a contract for prosecutor services and receive updates on water compliance, GIS mapping, and city operations. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and economic development matters, with possible action afterward.

• Final Plat Approval for Hacienda Olivia Phase 2
• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to rezone Hacienda Olivia Ph 4
• First Reading of Ordinance 2025-09 to rezone Lot 15 Woodlawn Acres Subdivision
• Approval to Renew Contract for Prosecutor Services with David Gorena
• Presentation: Water reporting compliance update by South Texas Brightwater Solutions, LLC

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2025, with several action items including extending the local disaster declaration, selecting a bidder for the Mile 2 E Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project, and making appointments to the Building & Standards Commission. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Mercedes ISD Powerlifters, approval of minutes and an interlocal agreement, and an executive session for personnel, legal, and economic development matters.

• Approval to extend the Declaration of Local State of Disaster
• Approval to select a bidder for the Mile 2 E Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project
• Approval of appointments to the Building & Standards Commission
• Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and City of Mercedes for Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library
• Proclamation for Mercedes ISD Powerlifters

The Mercedes City Commission unanimously approved extending the local disaster declaration signed by the mayor on March 28, 2025, following severe flooding from a rain event that dumped 18-21 inches of rain. The commission also approved a bid for the Mile 2 E Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project and reappointed members to the Building & Standards Commission. Consent agenda items, including minutes and an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County, were approved.

• Extended local disaster declaration unanimously
• Approved Valley Urban Works for Mile 2 E Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project unanimously
• Approved reappointments to Building & Standards Commission unanimously
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, interlocal agreement) unanimously

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Commission Chambers at 400 S. Ohio Ave. Key decisions include approving a water service agreement for the Redstone Subdivision, adopting zoning amendments, and voting on several grant resolutions. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal and personnel discussions.

• Approval of water CCN agreement for Redstone Subdivision buyout between City of Mercedes, North Alamo Water Supply Corporation, and Buenavista Developers, LLC
• Second and final readings of Ordinance 2025-06 (R-1 zoning) and Ordinance 2025-07 (R-2 zoning)
• Approval of Resolution 2025-07 opposing House Bill 1683
• Consideration of first amendment to Operations Services Agreement and CB3 Consultants lease for screw press equipment
• Executive session for litigation updates, personnel matters, and economic development project discussions

The Mercedes City Commission approved several sponsorships, grants, and agreements, including a $5,000 sponsorship for the Autism Acceptance Fundraiser and a $1,500 sponsorship for the TML Region 12 Workshop. They also approved a water CCN buyout agreement for the Redstone Subdivision, multiple resolutions opposing House Bill 1683 and accepting state grants, and authorized the city manager to finalize a 10-year operations services agreement extension. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Autism Acceptance Fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 sponsorship for TML Region 12 Workshop (unanimous)
• Approved CCN buyout agreement for Redstone Subdivision water service (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-D including minutes, zoning ordinances, surplus auction (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 2025-519-519 for $15,000 security cameras (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-07 opposing House Bill 1683 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2025-08 through 2025-12 for state grants totaling over $650,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to finalize 10-year operations services agreement extension (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider first readings of two zoning ordinance amendments, approve a polling location for the 2025 May election, and act on a facility usage agreement for Collier Park Baseball Fields. The agenda also includes appointments, monthly departmental reports, and several executive session items that may lead to action afterward.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-06 amending zoning code to R-1 Single Family Residential District
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-07 amending zoning code to R-2 Duplex-Fourplex Residential District
• Approval of request by Hidalgo County Elections Department for polling location during early voting and Election Day for 2025 May Election
• Approval of facility usage agreement for Collier Park Baseball Fields
• Approval of Budget Amendment No. 202425-520-512

The Mercedes City Commission approved the consent agenda, allowed Hidalgo County to use HEB Park for elections, rejected the previously approved Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, appointed five members to the Keep Mercedes Beautiful Committee, approved first readings of two zoning ordinances, approved a facility usage agreement for Collier Park, and selected a Pony League organization for the 2025 spring baseball season. No action was taken on forming a Parks and Recreation Board or on executive session items.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Hidalgo County use of HEB Park for May and November elections (unanimous)
• Rejected Section 125 Cafeteria Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed 5 members to Keep Mercedes Beautiful Committee (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-06 (R-1 zoning) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-07 (R-2 zoning) (unanimous)
• Approved Collier Park facility usage agreement pending legal review (unanimous)
• Selected Pony League organization for 2025 spring baseball (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM. They will consider final approval of three ordinances: ordering the 2025 city commission election, regulating sludge transporter permits, and rezoning Camino Heights from 'N' to 'R-TH'. The agenda also includes appointments, an EMS interlocal agreement amendment, a sponsorship request, resolutions on investment policy and credit cards, and a TxDOT illumination agreement. Executive session items may lead to action on personnel, litigation, project updates, and contract negotiations.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-03 ordering the 2025 City Commission Election for Places 2 and 4
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-04 regarding Sludge Transporter Permits
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2025-05 to rezone Camino Heights from 'N' to 'R-TH' Townhouse Residential District
• Approval of 1st Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County for Emergency Medical Services
• Resolution 2025-05 Annual Approval of City Investment Policy and Strategy

The Mercedes City Commission unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including final readings of ordinances for the 2025 city election, sludge transporter permits, and rezoning Camino Heights to townhouse residential. The commission also approved board reappointments, an EMS agreement amendment, a $2,000 scholarship donation, investment policy, credit card update, and a TxDOT illumination agreement. No action was taken on executive session items.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2025-03 for 2025 City Commission election (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2025-04 on Sludge Transporter Permits (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 2025-05 rezoning Camino Heights to R-TH Townhouse Residential (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tony Garza and Roel Villanueva to Development Corporation board (unanimous)
• Approved 1st Amendment to EMS Interlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 donation to Mercedes ISD Superintendent Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 Investment Policy and Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 updating credit card from Aaron Solis to Nellie Zamora (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on several ordinances regarding voluntary land annexations in the Capisallo District Subdivision. The meeting also includes discussions on interlocal agreements for water, sewer, and crime prevention task forces.

• Annexation of 0.628 acres in Capisallo District Subdivision (Ordinance 2025-01)
• Annexation of 2.025 acres in Capisallo District Subdivision (Ordinance 2025-02)
• Final plat approvals for Shops at Mercedes and Mile 2 East Meadows
• Interlocal agreements for water and sewer at Camino Heights and Las Cabanas
• Temporary right-of-way closures for the 86th Annual RGVLS and Parade

The Mercedes City Commission unanimously approved all consent agenda items, including two annexations and the annual racial profiling report. They also approved several interlocal agreements, resolutions, and contracts, including a $380,000 drainage pipe installation contract and a new municipal court judge. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including annexations and racial profiling report (unanimous)
• Approved MVCPA Task Force interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved water/sewer interlocal agreements for Camino Heights and Las Cabanas (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for RGVLS parade closures and 2025 workplans (unanimous)
• Approved creation of San Jacinto Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved first readings of ordinances for election, sludge permits, and Camino Heights rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved $380,000 drainage pipe contract with AM Utilities (unanimous)
• Selected Melisa Canales as Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)

City Commission

The Mercedes City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two voluntary annexations in the Capisallo District Subdivision, consider final approval of a parks and recreational facility fees ordinance, and discuss personnel, litigation, and project updates in executive session. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Second public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-01: voluntary annexation of 0.628 acres, Lot 14, Block 64, Capisallo District Subdivision (Gregoria Rodriguez)
• Second public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-02: voluntary annexation of 2.025 acres, Lot 4, Block 26, Capisallo District Subdivision (William Leggett)
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 2024-23 regarding Parks and Recreational Facility Fees
• Executive session on personnel matters, litigation update, and project updates (Texas Government Code 551.074, 551.071, 551.087)