Pedro Cardenas

Residential Development at 220 West 2nd Street

The financial impact on city tax revenue and service provision costs is currently unknown.

Downtown Economic Development

State tax revenue rebates and local TIRZ funds could be leveraged to support multi-million dollar downtown hospitality and infrastructure improvements.

Housing Affordability and Supply

Property value adjustments based on demolition and new residential construction.

Vocational Training for Special Needs

No direct financial impact reported at this meeting.

Tourism and Economic Development Strategy

Effective tourism marketing can increase local tax revenue and support small business growth.

Downtown Renaissance Master Plan

Business owners may incur costs to install required surveillance cameras, electronic ID readers, and parking lot lighting.

Historic Preservation COA for 1106 E. Adams St.

None to city funds, as materials and labor are coordinated through community groups and the artist.

Demolition and Redevelopment of Lightbourn Rental House

Private investment in property redevelopment.

Mitte Cultural District Mural Quorum Delay

Involves grant funding and upcoming state cultural district celebration deadlines.

Neal House Preservation

The proposed relocation and stabilization project is estimated at over $404,000 in taxpayer funds.

Park Renaming Proposal

None.

Robinhood Park Layout

The cost of the board installation is currently unknown.

Commercial Development at H.E.B. Site

Generates increased downtown economic activity from consulate visitors.

Film Commission Operations

Potential creation of a new part-time position subject to City Manager and city budget approval.

Dilapidated Structures

Demolition costs may be assessed to property owners or incurred by the city.

master plan development

Getting involved now helps ensure your tax dollars are spent on the community improvements and neighborhood upgrades you actually want to see.

hotel development

Expect a boost to the local economy with more jobs and tourist spending.

Traffic Signals Communication Development Contract

Consideration and ACTION to approve Tokio Marine HCC for Stop Loss Services for the City of Brownsville for FY 2027, in the amount not to exceed $1,059,730, as budgeted. (Organizational Development and Human Resources)

Consideration and ACTION to approve the City of Brownsville holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Organizational Development & Human Resources Department)

Consideration and ACTION to approve amendments to the City of Brownsville Employee Handbook to revise the Orientation Policy and establish a Bereavement Leave Policy, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. (Organizational Development &…

Consideration and ACTION to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) and the City of Brownsville establishing a formal framework for regional cooperation during declared…

Consideration and APPROVAL for SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-012, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a townhome development for 3.205 acres out of Share 4,…

Consideration and ACTION on SECOND READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1817 to adopt the City of Brownsville's Downtown Renaissance's Master Plan. (Planning & Redevelopment)

Consideration and APPROVAL for SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-905, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow an existing single-family development for an approximate 2.09 acres…

Rezoning and Planned Development for Vasquez Ranch Road Townhomes

Consideration and ACTION to approve the first one-year renewal of Professional Service Agreement for Air Service Development Consulting Services with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc.

Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-016 to rezone 2.00 acres to TNC for multifamily development at 970 South Central Avenue