Ricardo Medina
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 5:34
- Avg per meeting
- 1:07
- Segments
- 59
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The proposed tax rate of $0.7676 per $100 valuation is projected to generate $34,952,569 in total tax levy, resulting in an average homestead tax of $1,207.40.
Community Beautification Projects
Supported by state forestry grants and municipal green space allocations.
Capital Improvement Projects
Involves multi-million dollar construction contracts currently underway.
Economic Development Projects (Project Apple and Project Spam)
Collections are running 3.46% above the city's budget for the fiscal year.
Development Services Cases
The developer will be responsible for infrastructure costs, including potential escrow for IT requirements.
Sales Tax Revenue Growth
Positive revenue trend bolstering municipal general fund revenues.
Residential Zoning Adjustments
The developer is responsible for all infrastructure improvements and utility connections.
Spring Recreation Programs Update
Operational costs are covered within the existing parks and recreation department budget.
Community Engagement and Events
Funded through scheduled department event allocations.
CDBG Funding for Nonprofits
The board approved funding amounts for 16 organizations, including $55,148 for Valley Metro and various amounts for other nonprofits.
Hidalgo County Appraisal District Nomination
This appointment affects representation on a county board that oversees property appraisals, which can indirectly impact local property taxes.
Golf Course Budget Planning
August golf shop revenue totaled $40,825 across 1,064 rounds, compared to $69,510 and 1,560 rounds in August 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Parking and Future Electric Charging Infrastructure
Additional administrative and management costs associated with extended project timelines.
On-Premise Alcohol Sales Permit
Generates business activity and potential local sales tax revenue from theater operations.
Pharr Travel Plaza Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Private commercial development costs borne by the applicant, with standard municipal utility connections.
International Trade Promotion and Marketing Campaigns
Expenditures include monthly and annual commitments for local print, digital trade publications, and Mexican promotional campaigns.
Trailblazer of the Month Recognition
None.
Youth Internship Programs
The city is funding 48 hours of coursework per employee for this program.
World Teacher's Day and Education Support
None.
Code Compliance and Alleyway Maintenance Enforcement
Code enforcement operations are funded through general city revenues, with potential fee assessments for non-compliant properties.
Moved or seconded (27)
Motions Medina personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-06-01
approve as recommended
- secondedpassed2026-06-01
approve as recommended
- secondedpassed2026-06-01
No conduit or hand-hole configurations exist on the property
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-01
Any new subdivision with GATED COMMUNITY SECURITY SYSTEMS must obtain the Fire Department approved Knox Box Switch – Rapid Entry System made by the Knox Company (phone: 800-
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-01
approve as recommended
- secondedpassed2026-06-01
approve as recommended
- movedpassed2026-04-06
Appointment to Keep Pharr Beautiful Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Pacheco moved to approve as recommended.
- movedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Medina moved to approve as recommended.
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Caballero moved to approve as recommended.
- movedpassed2026-04-06
approve as recommended
- movedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Medina moved to untable the item as recommended.
- movedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Medina moves to excuse absent members.
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Pacheco moved to approve as recommended.
- movedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Medina moved to approve as recommended.
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Caballero moved to table the item.
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Comm. Pacheco moved to approve as recommended.
- secondedpassed2026-02-23
Comm. Chavez moved to approve.
- secondedpassed2026-02-23
Comm. Chavez moved to approve.
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Preliminary Approval Phase To properly review and consider projects and grant preliminary approval, the following items must be addressed and shown on a fiber conduit site plan (1'= 50')
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (321)
Recorded while Medina was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.