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The adopted budget: the commission moved and passed an ordinance to adopt the budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025 and ending Sept. 30, 2026, described in the meeting as a $290,000,000 budget. The property tax rate was set at 0.7676; a presenter during the meeting clarified that the adopted rate “is the same tax rate as last year” and that there is “no actual increase in it.”

Other measures the commission approved included:
- An amendment to the FY2024–25 budget by ordinance (amendment to ordinance 0-2024-20-31).
- Adoption of an ordinance creating a maintenance department (first reading passed).
- Approval of a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025, for the design, acquisition, construction and improvement of certain public works.
- Authorization for the city manager to negotiate and award a service contract for employee health insurance and pharmacy benefit management services, including stop-loss insurance; staff recommended the vendor identified in the staff report.
- Authorization for the city manager to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) with the top-ranked construction manager at risk for the proposed event center project.
- Several appointments and reappointments to local boards and commissions, including reappointment of Vittorio Puente to the Veil Service Commission and appointment of Mercedes Guillen to the Keypark Beautiful Committee.

Where votes were recorded in the meeting transcript, the actions passed on voice votes with the commission answering “Aye.” No roll-call tallies with individual “yes/no/abstain” votes were recorded in the transcript for these items.

Because most motions were presented, seconded and carried by voice vote with no roll-call recorded, the meeting record in the transcript provides outcomes but not individual member vote tallies. The commission also approved placement of a renamed public roadway and a routine budget amendment during the consent and regular agenda.

The meeting adjourned after completing the listed actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CIty Commission Meeting 09-15-2025 | City of Pharr","oneSentenceSummary","The Pharr City Commission adopted the fiscal year 2025–26 budget totaling $290,000,000 and set a property tax rate of 0.7676 at its meeting, and approved several ordinances and resolutions including notice to issue Certificates of Obligation Series 2025 and authority for contract negotiations tied to health benefits and a proposed event center.","taxTitle","Pharr, Hidalgo County, Texas","taxId",2804,"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},6468495,"Pharr recognizes library trailblazer, previews Alzheimer’s research update and public events",442,1156000,1598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782063-e1d9cf420d0b675b0579b9b22a24678f&start=1156&end=1598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782063-e1d9cf420d0b675b0579b9b22a24678f/thumbnail_1156000.jpg","/articles/6468495/Pharr/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Pharr-recognizes-library-trailblazer-previews-Alzheimers-research-update-and-public-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468495-f559a7e5d26730d2d1b9b0a2f9aabe51/orig.mp4?Expires=1776412245&Signature=KO28WbJ4DE7BBHJrbQmGNuZXVmNPy523pNMU0yjGCIw3Hc5AxCH7LbJLyYFAW83hDdekn7kyA4zC5FhoF5WG7CoBXaOacMb0DdhMxH~E6IJqBaEfwuhbMjXkZ~Knt3F9xGtABCvqOqN16VbXp9lUA7qNJYAGAtHm8A9LTmITxFsS0i73xtUvhWufcqScWZSCDbxv0dMRnl1m~RPVOxs23m0W0fJ249tYk6QyvHN9RuZFft8k9LI~KpHN0GfOOfPvV0cYxFQRczEskFHWmUJIs6fcYqscSIQBh5D5xAi9hT1lThJo1-NVa7XW4-6faaKi2K-jVEMpiUVzynfRjnKdAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pharr City Commission recognized Laura Saldana of the public library as the city’s trailblazer of the month. Adelio Garcia, the library director, presented the award and noted Saldana’s six years with the library; Saldana accepted the recognition and said she appreciated the opportunity and support from her supervisors.

Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Association briefed the commission on the local Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled for Oct. 4 (registration at 8 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m.) and invited city staff and residents to participate. Laura Karam, chairperson for the Upper Valley walk, said the event is designed so that \"if you have a loved 1 who's going through the journey of a dementia a form of dementia, they are also able to do the walk as well.\" The Association also announced a free Alzheimer’s research update on Sept. 23 at the DHR Edinburgh Conference Center and noted developments in treatment mentioned in the presentation.

City communications reported that Burt Ogden BMW (Burt Ogden family dealership) will be the presenting sponsor of the Avocado Festival on Oct. 11 and pledged a $25,000 sponsorship to expand the event. The communications office also recapped recent city community events — including a mental health unit outreach day and a Special Olympics fundraiser at Topgolf — and announced upcoming community activities such as a truck expo (Sept. 19), a trash-off/adopt-a-highway cleanup and a neighborhood block party.

The presentations were informational; no policy or budget decisions were taken as part of these reports.","The commission honored Laura Saldana of the Pharr Public Library as trailblazer of the month, heard from the Alzheimer’s Association about an Oct. 4 Walk to End Alzheimer’s and a Sept. 23 research update, and heard city communications report on upcoming Avocado Festival sponsorship and other community events.",{"_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},6468500,"Pharr proclaims Mexican Independence Week and National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims",925,70000,995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5782063-e1d9cf420d0b675b0579b9b22a24678f&start=70&end=995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5782063-e1d9cf420d0b675b0579b9b22a24678f/thumbnail_70000.jpg","/articles/6468500/Pharr/Hidalgo-County/Texas/Pharr-proclaims-Mexican-Independence-Week-and-National-Day-of-Remembrance-for-Murdered-Victims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468500-c6f29c4fcd03c81f01f0a06799035cd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1776412245&Signature=MCnRJC4hOpyN7h2dEs3LOofmHRTULFuj-WnQaQzzUqPPY1YHaoVawO51dcs5ms-8Mc~ntJHN7J9xtEIaWAWa0GQboJZQVGwYNRiUet~RDporYTlo0oU5YYM28i7fuG0p2hhrsM5lCR0vHglhYdaYVNiqxfEy1DFqi9CQSMRgtyYOt6SdlUnHukSY6wvYFP6kJ9fubJMKo1SdhMZQGT8xSJ3yaNnuSSFMqBmYBmZKDrbD9hcPcGPk~hvuWOvGtYk2FCQumh6jRZ1Xvfj5DZp~12WgNXT7G-SU5uZJN9q~AenL4qX6Gio-T25lGY~dMMEJFJucUUKjWw0qyDiiMr7LOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pharr City Commission issued two proclamations: one proclaiming Sept. 16–20, 2025, as Mexican Independence Week and another designating Sept. 25, 2025, as the National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims.

Ave Frontera, a local family-centered nonprofit, joined the commission to accept the Mexican Independence Week proclamation and invited the public to a community celebration on Sept. 20 at the DRC in south Pharr featuring cultural performances, folklorico dance and interactive workshops. An Ave Frontera representative described the nonprofit as “a vehicle for engagement” whose “goal is to instill cultural pride amongst our family members and our leaders.”

The commission also presented a proclamation for the National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims. Robert Garcia, who said his brother Rogelio Barrio Garcia was murdered in 2011, spoke about the annual candlelight vigil his organization holds; he said, “Every candle that we light has a story, a tragedy story, and we will make sure that those stories will never be forgotten.” The proclamation text read during the meeting cited Congressional resolutions recognizing a national day of remembrance and included data statements presented to the commission about recent homicide totals at the state and regional level as reported in the proclamation text.

Both proclamations were presented and photo opportunities held; these items were ceremonial recognitions and did not direct specific policy or budgetary actions by the commission.","The commission issued proclamations recognizing Mexican Independence Week (Sept. 16–20, 2025) presented with Ave Frontera, and designated Sept. 25 as National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims, accompanied by a survivor-led candlelight vigil.","actionData","errors"]

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Pharr adopts $290 million budget, sets tax rate and approves certificates, department and contract actions

Pharr recognizes library trailblazer, previews Alzheimer’s research update and public events

Pharr proclaims Mexican Independence Week and National Day of Remembrance for Murdered Victims