McAllen City Commission Meeting: September 14, 2026

The City of McAllen held a City Commission meeting on September 14, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission reviewed and approved the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 totaling approximately $647 million, which includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for city staff, 12 new full-time positions, and $258 million allocated for capital projects such as water treatment, airport improvements, and convention center upgrades. The tax rate was maintained at 44.89 cents per $100 valuation. Additionally, the commission approved moving forward with interviews for construction manager at risk services for golf course projects, awarding a professional services contract for annual land surveying, and a contract for airport firefighting foam transition valued at $174,400. Several zoning and variance requests were considered, with motions passed to approve or deny based on staff and planning commission recommendations. The meeting also included appointments to advisory boards and discussions on infrastructure improvements including sidewalks and street lighting.