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Council members discussed the Best Friends agreement, which the presenter described as providing leadership and direction on policy development, programming, adoption and fostering programs, microchipping and community engagement. The presenter stated the Best Friends portion of the agreement would be “at no cost” to the city; the city could pursue grants tied to the program should it meet performance thresholds such as a 90% live-release rate.

On the business plan, the shelter representative presented a budget forecast showing revenue of about $443,000 (including a $4,000 city contribution) and projected total revenues of roughly $600,000 vs. estimated expenses of about $608,000. Payroll alone was listed at $229,000 for 14 employees (a mix of full- and part-time). Other line items included approximately $100,000 for spay/neuter services, $40,000 for emergency medical services, $40,000 for vaccines, building maintenance and a 10% contingency.

Council voted 5–0 to enter the Best Friends grant agreement and to authorize implementation of the shelter business plan. Councilmembers and shelter leaders said they will pursue fundraising and partner outreach — including asking community advocates and regional partners for assistance — and produce a five-year projection and follow-up workshops for council review.

The council recorded the motions and approved both items during the regular session; no opposing votes were recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting March 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council authorized a grant agreement with Best Friends and approved a business plan for the Mission animal shelter; the plan forecasts roughly $443,000 in program revenue (including $4,000 city contribution) and estimated total expenses near $608,000, with staff proposing a five-year plan and fundraising efforts to close the gap.","taxTitle","Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas","taxId",2803,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298679,"Council rejects sole elevator bid, directs re-solicitation and discusses ADA, office uses at 1301 E. Eighth St.",98,1906000,2004000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47&start=1906&end=2004","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47/thumbnail_1906000.jpg","/articles/6298679/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Council-rejects-sole-elevator-bid-directs-re-solicitation-and-discusses-ADA-office-uses-at-1301-E-Eighth-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298679-79359dd48f1ce1651c0b565fc064064a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188321&Signature=TuVGsYyrE76j0iO6hfvUB75vP6CGu4LZsmHHN-mxu0FLdkovDIred-i3FO5ycbSokgmFg0CfnzWy807mR3Fut-B68h4vxuXcKCy931-4nf8qu1uDsrKe87Yqy2lP2r7gY2yHwixkEFATU6C9iv~ZeegStmfUNFLiHVl4dtDl7ULT5p7ybW1qQ9khcGvor-~uxNPdKtbBi~3claOOFoFrTYFlhpFus4sDq146yKHR~6MZqhRSNFuNAuU0uoNXB~rGRy32fRIDSPOFyL1QC0YtzXq~Xce0aubP7serBMWH9kBpq8kWrQ2e0s7XJexBOMurYJYWGPLxq0rPCPIITaDCng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted unanimously to reject a single bid for the construction and installation of an elevator at 1301 East Eighth Street — often referred to in the meeting as the City WIC building — and to resolicit the work to encourage more competitive proposals.

City staff reported the lone bid received totaled $477,000.33 (reported in the meeting as roughly $477,000 with additional cents) and exceeded the project’s allocated budget. Staff recommended rejection and re-solicitation to seek increased participation and more competitive pricing; council approved the recommendation by a 5–0 vote.

Staff explained the elevator is part of a larger remodeling plan to bring the building into Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance so the second floor can be used for programs such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration. A staff presenter said, “part of making it ADA compliance we need to add an elevator,” and described plans to remodel interior walls and create an open office/cubicle setting for departments such as CDBG and grants on the second floor while relocating other city functions to the first floor.

Council members asked about grant opportunities to offset costs and whether the building should prioritize office space over conference rooms. Staff said the city is still finalizing the layout and concept and will return with additional details for council review; the MEDC and other occupants’ needs were discussed as part of the broader planning conversation. Staff estimated the building is approximately 6,500 square feet and noted plans for restrooms and conference rooms alongside office spaces.

The council’s rejection of the bid was procedural: the city will reissue the solicitation and return with updated bids or alternative financing/grant options before proceeding with construction.","After receiving a single bid that exceeded the project budget, the City Council voted to reject and resolicit bids for an elevator at the former City WIC building (1301 E. Eighth St.). Council members and staff discussed ADA compliance, planned remodeling, and possible uses for the renovated office space.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298683,"Mission council authorizes purchase of ballistic-resistant body armor and approves forfeiture fund budget amendments",69,1711000,1780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47&start=1711&end=1780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47/thumbnail_1711000.jpg","/articles/6298683/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Mission-council-authorizes-purchase-of-ballistic-resistant-body-armor-and-approves-forfeiture-fund-budget-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298683-912afb2a3e27f8bb368858ce5e6cf6d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188321&Signature=MlooqF-u95IFkuBJf0lQTyGTnAjq3aXD39PwHQ3jJPYz3gz8rmRtTN7fAEzvpmDGWnS2XzAQYzJkcJacfd~JRwJW1NgqsH4MoQMHNbi6EjEPBMtRpQyXo1sIvQo9ngieEypgIvySOYuLEJGqB16TH4raQmiqG3VlZ2dQlDY9A4MgI03DnaAbrAPqReJGSWMzIHnbNXyg6X0ndEvRscwz3C8lXUve~CQOX8F3Lx53DqMfByaSoHrQpnAh7Ns8L2zM-CaQ7I5jLMByvAkU3TbQSjFLCAPQ~vlBnA9g9OY2aFp4jCh-jdjqNz-~tYpOAIN8WzQ1KRdNhJx~yn1v1pnUbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mission City Council unanimously authorized the purchase of 29 ballistic-resistant body-armor units for the police department and approved two budget amendments drawing on state and federal forfeiture accounts to cover police operational needs.

Chief (Mission Police Department) presented item 16 seeking authorization to buy 29 ballistic-resistant body-armor units from GT Distributors under bid BB-698-23 for $47,305.90, noting the procurement would be funded through a grant from the Office of the Governor. The council approved the purchase by unanimous vote, 5–0.

The council also approved two budget amendments requested by the police department: $55,000 from Fund 10 (state forfeiture account) and $85,000 from Fund 11 (federal forfeiture account). Staff said the transfers would ensure operational expenditures — including training, equipment, uniforms and police gear — are covered for the remainder of the fiscal year. The motion to approve the amendments carried unanimously, 5–0.

Both items were presented as routine approvals with staff and the city manager recommending council approval; no council member opposed either measure.","The council authorized the purchase of 29 ballistic-resistant vests using a governor’s grant and approved two budget amendments drawing on state and federal forfeiture accounts to cover police operations through the fiscal year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298688,"Mission Economic Development Corporation reports sales-tax surge; council OKs $250,000 reimbursement for Sherry Municipal Golf Course",1243,602000,1845000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47&start=602&end=1845","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47/thumbnail_602000.jpg","/articles/6298688/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Mission-Economic-Development-Corporation-reports-sales-tax-surge-council-OKs-250000-reimbursement-for-Sherry-Municipal-Golf-Course","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298688-c31b6f82f89157661b8cb8766b34b89a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188321&Signature=EONoVvt7OZw0652pfp3UdWoIvAN1LdT7kJmc9TqmNaeP-LZocqUyBQTgbLxqkdyBmI3BuVMkQ8gHFNZ21YiqyPh2ALdrvwvhP9djaF8iKYSSt3k1fDHmqUwH6-cN8JFAr7cKdliv07jbpdX-D2Na8xifiaOcnHxI-QvQd39RzQcb6yGy2iKjSFE0A9uY1k6LpjaThXKDJGg5taEGAPb4VtkhhAeuC7q3vkT8qlVE1onicr9FeANgv~jsZuuG40OkP4buldE66eh3yqnSvyoX3Wu1ymZTKYl5hUqjoTLoxUnfw7PzdjT1-NlQmb9BzPP1K2TVtQOiZNUnbCba6B8aVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mission Economic Development Corporation told the Mission City Council it recorded an exceptionally strong sales-tax month and highlighted several local business support efforts, and the council approved a $250,000 reimbursement agreement with MEDC for municipal-golf-course improvements.

Tecla Garcia, CEO of the Mission Economic Development Corporation, said the city reported $3,319,000 in sales-tax revenue for the December reporting month (reported in February), which she described as “an all time high” for Mission for a single month and “a 27% jump from last year at this time.” Garcia credited the city’s small businesses for the increase and noted Mission led larger local cities in percentage growth for that month.

Garcia also briefed council on MEDC programs, including the Ruby Red Ventures Build Mission Fund, which in its second year awarded about $15,000 each to 16 small businesses (about $220,000 total) and that MEDC has invested roughly $850,000–$900,000 in local small businesses over the past 15–18 months, according to her presentation. She reported ongoing outreach at industry conferences and partnership activity intended to recruit projects to the area, and she described an expansion by a business-process-outsourcing firm, Ubiquiti, that has hired roughly 300 workers and was training another 100 for local positions.

Separately on the consent/authorization agenda, the council authorized a reimbursement agreement between the City of Mission and MEDC for Sherry Municipal Golf Course water-well, sod and pump-station improvements in the amount of $250,000. The MEDC board had approved the funding as part of its budget process on February 26; the council’s vote to authorize the reimbursement agreement was unanimous, 5–0.

Council members asked about the golf-course project scope and whether grant opportunities could offset costs; staff said the MEDC approved the project as part of its budget process and the reimbursement arrangement will process MEDC-allocated payments. City staff and MEDC indicated the improvements are intended to support course operations and irrigation.

The MEDC presentation and the reimbursement agreement approval were presented as part of the council’s regular meeting.

","The Mission Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) reported a year-over-year sales-tax increase in recent month and described local business support programs; the City Council approved a $250,000 reimbursement agreement with MEDC for golf-course water well, sod and pump-station improvements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6298693,"Mission council approves monthlong municipal-court amnesty for March 2025",99,1557000,1656000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47&start=1557&end=1656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2502513-c8bab952e217802fa8a3f6b5acb85c47/thumbnail_1557000.jpg","/articles/6298693/Mission/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Mission-council-approves-monthlong-municipal-court-amnesty-for-March-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6298693-996c28f6fa59150fc6b0c63ec27bfd6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188321&Signature=htADQ6D3qH8FHXTHXrf7LrKBIFmoseLtEMwQ2fqskL4uIG5CWjSBchtYUkzb2E9g6v4X7dpw7f6y~rBZ5HRiW1kKy8ja~P9Ms8GB2QDsP3vgVWUolDcQqepnD4DHtWPyJxByedJ9lOyNRC7Ja28ctZeSga9RE72sUB88seAL5Y1FA~GRHKExMdTluFhJN9fyvpPPxvxX-F7iEVfpdm0voIImgxdpkaKuSkHRn5aO~lMd5LzJWIOgnWYUKLM2VvaHizAjCdELPlPtJVT4~o6eBArZZpIrNvO8lApvu1p6h6VIPJ4u8tpiu~BzR5aBzrvht3tueKqx~GyFEUxrKd6xHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mission City Council on a unanimous 5-0 vote approved a resolution establishing a municipal-court amnesty program that runs through the close of business on March 31, 2025.

The resolution directs the city’s municipal court to allow violators without standing arrest warrants to voluntarily appear to resolve charges “without fear of arrest.” Warrant fees will be waived upon payment in full of the underlying violation; the city’s municipal warrants will be recalled when those conditions are met. The resolution identifies the court’s payment office at 1200 East Eighth Street and lists in-person payment hours as Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

Municipal Court Judge Meister, who presented the item, urged residents who cannot pay in full to still come to the court so staff can explore alternatives. “I would also like to encourage those individuals who cannot be in full … we can explore alternate forms of payment regarding whether it's payment plans or community service,” Judge Meister said after the council approved the resolution.

The council’s roll call at quorum confirmed Mayor Nori Garza, Mayor Pro Tem Rubin Plata, Councilwoman Jessica Oterra, Marissa Gerlach and Councilman Alberto Vela were present; the vote was recorded as 5 yes, 0 no.

The resolution takes effect immediately upon approval and directs the city to resume standard warrant enforcement and fines after March 31, 2025.","The Mission City Council unanimously approved a temporary municipal-court amnesty program running through March 31, 2025, allowing people with certain warrants to resolve charges without arrest and with waived warrant fees upon full payment.","actionData","errors"]

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