McAllen City Commission Meeting: September 28, 2026

The September 28, 2026, McAllen City Commission meeting included a joint session with the Public Utility Board (PUB) and focused on financing and procurement for city infrastructure. The commission and PUB approved terms for a $49,355,000 Texas Water Development Board SWIRFT bond issuance for water and wastewater projects, including the brackish groundwater desalination project. The subsidized 4.3% rate is projected to save more than $6.6 million in interest compared with open-market financing; officials said approximately $100 million more would be needed for the project’s completion. The financing is part of a five-year program, with the subsidy level committed but interest rates not locked for future issuances.

For the new City Hall, commissioners approved staff’s qualification of the three highest-ranked construction manager-at-risk firms for interviews; staff said this vote creates no financial obligation. The commission also considered a contract award to Legacy Engineering Group for a year-long update to the parks master plan, but the transcript does not clearly capture the vote or contract amount. The city’s purchasing department received its seventh consecutive Achievement of Excellence in Procurement recognition. Other agenda items included zoning matters, a highway dedication variance, and proclamations; no additional procurement decisions are clearly identifiable in the transcript.