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Mercedes City Commission meeting summary
MercedesJun 16, 20264 min read
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Commissioners unanimously approved a ceremonial street designation honoring Dr. Hector P. Garcia, created the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, and authorized major drinking water financing tied to a $19 million loan with $7,234,647 in principal forgiveness.
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The Commission advanced several major actions that affect city streets and water infrastructure. It approved a ceremonial name change for a section of Ohio Ave. in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, while avoiding a full address change for residents. It also approved financing for drinking water improvements, including a $19 million loan package with $7,234,647 in principal forgiveness, which is expected to close July 21, 2026 if completed as planned. The Commission additionally appointed members to the Charter Review Commission and approved a cooperation agreement for the Urban County Program covering fiscal years 2027-2029.
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- Approved a ceremonial name change for a designated section of Ohio Ave. in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garcia and directed the City Manager to oversee implementation.
- Appointed 12 members to the Charter Review Commission.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-15 establishing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee and waived the reading.
- Approved Ordinance 2026-16 authorizing issuance of Certificates of Obligation for drinking water funding.
- Approved Resolution 2026-22 for the Principal Forgiveness Agreement in the amount of $7,234,647 and an associated escrow agreement.
- Approved the cooperation agreement with the County of Hidalgo for the Urban County Program for fiscal years 2027-2029.
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One Time Event
Jun 16, 2026, 6:30 PM400 S. Ohio Avenue, Mercedes, Texas 78570completed
Agenda
- 1. Call Meeting to Order
- 2. Establish Quorum
- 3. Invocation
- 4. Pledge of Allegiance
- 5. Open Forum
- 6. Presentation
- a. Proclamation for MISD Student Athletesattachments=1Decision: Presentation
- 7. Consent Agenda
- a. Approval of Minutes for Meeting(s) held May, 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026attachments=2Decision: Consent Agenda
- 8. Management Items: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding:
- a. Discussion and Possible Action related to naming of street in honor of Dr. Hector P. Garciaattachments=5Decision: Management Items
- b. Consideration and possible action to appoint members to the Charter Review Commission pursuant to City Charter Section 9.09Decision: Management Items
- 9. Ordinances/Resolutions
- a. First Reading of Ordinance 2026-15 Establishing the Capital Improvements Advisory Committeeattachments=1 | reports=1Decision: Ordinances/Resolutions
- b. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Mercedes, Texas Combination Tax and Subordinate Lien Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026C (Drinking Water State Revolving Fund)"; providing for the payment of said certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the city and further securing said certificates by a subordinate and inferior lien on and pledge of he net revenues of the system; and other matters incident and related thereto (Ordinance 2026-16)attachments=1Decision: Ordinances/Resolutions
- c. Consideration and approval of a Resolution 2026-32 approving the Principal Forgiveness Agreement Drinking Water State Revolving Fund in the amount of $7,234,647 and an Escrow Agreement relating thereto; and other matters in connection therewith (Resolution 2026-22)attachments=1Decision: Ordinances/Resolutions
- d. Consideration and approval of Resolution 2026-33 by the City Commission of the City of Mercedes, Texas rescheduling the sale from June 16, 2026, to July 7, 2026, of obligations to be issued and designated as "City of Mercedes, Texas Combination Tax and Subordinate Lien Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026C"; and resolving other matters in connection therewithattachments=1Decision: Ordinances/Resolutions
- 10. Bids/Contracts
- a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and City of Mercedes for the Urban County Program Fiscal Years 2027-2029attachments=1Decision: Bids/Contracts
- 11. Monthly Departmental Reports
- a. City Sec/HR, Planning, IT, Library, Recreation Center, Fire, Public Worksattachments=9Decision: Monthly Departmental Reports
- 12. Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development)
- a. Discussion with City Manager regarding personnel matters - Section 551.074Decision: Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development)
- b. Consultation with Attorney regarding update on litigation - Section 551.071Decision: Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development)
- c. Discussion regarding Project T2 - Section 551.087Decision: Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development)
- d. Consultation with Attorney regarding contracts for the Municipal Court Judge, City Prosecutor, City Manager, City Attorney, and Border Affairs - Section 551.071Decision: Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development)
- 13. Open Session
- a. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item ADecision: Open Session
- b. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item BDecision: Open Session
- c. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item CDecision: Open Session
- d. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item DDecision: Open Session
- 14. Adjournment
Documents from this meeting
- Packethttps://mercedestx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=374,plainText=false)
- Agendahttps://mercedestx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=371,plainText=false)
- Noticehttps://mercedestx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=380,plainText=false)
- Minuteshttps://mercedestx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=395,plainText=false)
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