Daniel Chavez

Community Beautification Projects

Supported by state forestry grants and municipal green space allocations.

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Average homestead property taxes will increase by 5.87% (or $66.96) due to rising property valuations.

Development Services Cases

The developer will be responsible for infrastructure costs, including potential escrow for IT requirements.

Capital Improvement Projects

Involves multi-million dollar capital investments including the $47.6M bridge expansion project.

Economic Development Projects (Project Apple and Project Spam)

Collections are running 3.46% above the city's budget for the fiscal year.

Residential Zoning Adjustments

The developer is responsible for all infrastructure improvements and utility connections.

Golf Course Budget Planning

Managed within ongoing operational maintenance budgets.

Infrastructure Project Status and Contract Adjustments

Combined, the three projects represent roughly $104 million in contracted construction, largely reimbursable through state/federal programs for the bridge-related work.

Proposed TIRZ No. 1 boundary expansion

Property tax increment from the newly added area would be diverted into the TIRZ fund rather than general revenue, so the size of the impact depends on development values in the expansion area.

Community Engagement and Events

Tickets priced at $20 each to generate funds for department activities.

Sales Tax Revenue Growth

Sales tax revenues are tracking 0.19% above budget projections.

Utility Easement Variance for Swimming Pool at 802 West Guava Avenue

None to the city; private construction cost borne by the homeowners.

CDBG Funding for Nonprofits

Allocates CDBG public services funding up to the 50% program cap among 16 local partner agencies.

Voter Turnout and Civic Engagement Partnership

None

Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Budget

Directly impacts the economic development corporation's operational spending, capital investments, and debt management for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Commercial Rezoning at 3319 North Cage Boulevard

Could increase commercial property values and sales tax revenue along the Cage Boulevard corridor.

Pharr International Industrial Park Subdivision

Expected to expand the city's industrial and tax base, though no specific figures were given.

Bridge Operations and Expansion

Includes engineering service amendments totaling over $320,000 and federal/state-backed roadway improvements.

Hidalgo County Appraisal District Nomination

This appointment affects representation on a county board that oversees property appraisals, which can indirectly impact local property taxes.

Spring Recreation Programs Update

Operational costs are managed within the approved Parks and Recreation departmental budget.

Approval of Minutes of November 5, 2025

Variance Request for Swimming Pool in Utility Easement (BOA# 2026-029)

Consent agenda approval (minutes, Witten Park turf, development cases, plat)

Reappointment of four members to Tierra Del Sol Golf Course Advisory Board

Change Order No. 1 — NM Contracting LLC, commercial vehicle parking lot project

Approval of Minutes for October 05, 2026 - Regular Called Meeting. This item supports SG - Sound Governance and Fiscal Sustainability.

MAS Engineering LLC., representing Heriberto and Hortencia Perez, owners, have filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission a request for a Change of Zone from Agricultural and/or Open Space District (A-O) to Heavy Commercial District…

7-Eleven INC. d/b/a 7-Eleven Convenience Store’s and Stripes Stores, is requesting renewal of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption in a General Business District (C). The property…

Martin Talavera, d/b/a Katosabi Sushi Bar, is requesting renewal of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption in a General Business District (C). The property is legally described as…

Pappas Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, is requesting renewal of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption in a General Business District (C). The property is legally…

PLATS:

Melden and Hunt Inc., representing Ricardo R. Rubiano, Manager, is requesting final plat approval of the proposed Pharr International Industrial Park Subdivision. The property is legally described as being 128.275 acres out of Lots 12,13,…

Approval of Minutes of August 27, 2026 Budget Workshop and September 8, 2026 Regular Called Meeting

Project Apple

Nolana Gardens Subdivision Request

AMCE Subdivision Request

PEDC II 2026-2027 Organization Chart

Approval of October 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

Rezoning Request for 322 West Dicker Road (COZ#260918)

Substantial Amendment to One-Year Action Plan (Program Year 2024–2025)

Proposed Tax Rate Increase Vote and Public Hearing

Resolution R-2026-25: I Road Hike and Bike Trail - Phase II Grant Application

Resolution R-2026-26: South Jackson Rd Expansion Project Grant Application

approve as recommended

approve as recommended