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Harlingen commission approves rezoning, annexation, MOUs and donations; calls election
Summary
At the Aug. meeting the Harlingen City Commission approved an ordinance on rezoning (first reading), adopted a voluntary annexation ordinance, authorized interagency MOU, accepted donations for a soccer complex and downtown restrooms, set a proposed tax rate, and approved election arrangements.
The Harlingen City Commission took a series of routine actions during the Aug. workshop and regular meeting, voting on rezoning, annexation, interlocal agreements, donations, the proposed tax rate and election logistics. Most items passed with unanimous support; Commissioner Lopez abstained on the election contract items.
Key votes and outcomes
- Rezoning ordinance (first reading): The commission adopted on first reading an ordinance to rezone a 77.89-acre tract (part of Block 15 and all of Block 16, Harlingen Land and Water Company subdivision C) from not designated to a planned development district to allow smaller lot sizes and 32-foot-wide paved streets within 50 feet of right-of-way. Outcome: motion carried unanimously on first reading. (Agenda item 10a.)
- Voluntary annexation (second and final reading): The commission adopted an ordinance annexing a 126.5-acre tract of Cameron County school land for full-purpose city limits; the…
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