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Harlingen commission approves array of ordinances, grants and projects; appointments and stormwater work move forward
Summary
At its meeting the Harlingen City Commission approved revenue bonds for water works, a general retail rezoning, a subdivision plat, CDBG/HOME allocations, multiple contract awards and staffing/operations items, and appointed a police chief following executive session.
The Harlingen City Commission took action on a range of items at its regular meeting, voting on bond authorization, rezonings, plats, grants, capital projects and personnel matters.
Key outcomes
- WaterWorks and Sewer Revenue Bonds (Series 2025) — Approved on first reading: The commission authorized the issuance and delivery of Waterworks and Sewer System revenue bonds to finance replacement of lead service lines and related work using a program administered by the Texas Water Development Board. Interim Harlingen Water Works General Manager Roy Rodriguez told commissioners the loan will carry a 0 percent interest rate through the state program and include a grant component; commissioners approved the ordinance on first reading.
- Midway Subdivision rezoning (Grace and Gale / US 77 frontage) — Approved: Rezoning of about 4.5 acres from not designated to General Retail (GR) at the southeast corner of US 77 Frontage Road and Grace Avenue passed on first reading (no public speakers were registered for…
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