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Votes at a glance: Pharr Commission approves election cancellation, TIRZ extension, housing tax-credit support and multiple contracts
Summary
The Pharr City Commission unanimously approved several routine agenda items including cancellation of the May 3, 2025 municipal election, extension of a TIRZ boundary, a resolution supporting a 9% housing tax-credit application, appointments, adoption of a water/wastewater rate study and multiple contracts and change orders.
At its Feb. 2025 meeting, the Pharr City Commission approved a series of routine and operational items by voice vote, including canceling the May 3, 2025 general municipal election where applicable and advancing several infrastructure and contracting actions.
Key votes and outcomes
- Cancellation of the May 3, 2025 general municipal election (Item 7.a). Motion to approve the cancellation carried on a voice vote. The transcript records the motion and the chair’s voice vote: “All in favor? Aye. Opposed? It passes.”
- Approval to extend the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number 2 (Item 7.b). Motion approved by voice vote.
- Resolution supporting Meadow Heights LP to apply to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 2025 competitive 9% housing tax credits for Meadow Heights Apartments (Item 7.c). Motion approved by voice vote.
- Appointment of Robert Carrillo…
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