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City Commission Meeting

February 3, 2026 · San Benito, TX
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-03 (PDF, 9 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.cityofsanbenito.com ↗
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Attendees

✓ Ricardo Guerra (Mayor)
✓ Tom Goodman (Mayor Pro Tem)
✓ Deborah A. Morales (Commissioner, Place 2)
✓ Pete A. Galvan (Commissioner, Place 3)
✓ Jose E. Navarro (Commissioner, Place 4)
✓ Javier Villalobos (City Attorney)
✓ Fred Sandoval (City Manager)
✓ Diana C. Garza (Assistant City Manager)
✓ Ruth McGinnis (City Secretary)
✓ Eric Flores (Attorney)
✓ Present: 10/10

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

#7

UNANIMOUS

#8

UNANIMOUS

#9

UNANIMOUS

#10

FAILED

#11

UNANIMOUS

#12

FAILED

#13

UNANIMOUS

#14

UNANIMOUS

#15

UNANIMOUS

#16

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026, and the January 20, 2026, City of San Benito Regular City Commission Meetings
#2

Consideration and possible action to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AT-020326
#3

Consideration and possible action to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AU-020326
#4

Consideration and possible action to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AV-020326
#5

Consideration and possible action to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance Number 2252-AW-020326
#14

Consideration and possible action to select a Financial Advisor for the Request for Proposals and Statement of Qualifications RFP #2025-1104-002 Financial Advisor Services for the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
#15

Consideration and possible action to select a Professional Engineer for the Request for Qualifications RFQ #2025-1104-003 Professional Engineering Services for the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
#16

Consideration and possible action to select a Bond Counsel for the Request for Proposals and Statement of Qualifications RFP #2025-1104-004 Bond Counsel Services for the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
#17

Consideration and possible action to select Administrative and Professional Services for the Request for Proposals RFP #2025-1104-005 Administrative and Professional Services for the Texas Water Development Board Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program
#1

First reading of Ordinance Number 2593-C-02-2026
#2

First reading of Ordinance Number 2636
#3

First reading of Ordinance Number 2637
#4

Discussion and possible action to amend Ordinance 2573-B-10-2024 concerning fees and use of San Benito Community Building
#5

Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Number 2026-0203-001(R)
#6

Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Number 2026-0203-002(R)
#7

Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Number 2026-0203-003(R)
#8

Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for election services with Cameron County for the May 2, 2026 General Election
#9

Consideration and possible action to approve Order Number 2026-001 calling the City of San Benito General Election to be held on May 2, 2026
#10

Consideration and possible action to ratify the Professional Services Agreement with Carpe Nox Industries, LLC
#11

Consideration and possible action to approve a contract agreement for consultant services with TDA Consulting, Inc.
#12

Consideration and possible action to approve a Business Electricity Authorization Agreement with Gexa Energy
#13

Consideration and possible action to award RFP-2026-0010 for the amended exclusive municipal solid waste collection and disposal services
#18

Consideration and possible action to approve Change Order Number 1 submitted by KLM Engineering, Inc.
#19

Consideration and possible action to approve a weather insurance application with Vortex Insurance Agency, LLC
#20

Consideration and possible action to ratify payment to OMT Utilities for emergency repairs to a collapsed manhole

Public Comments

4 speakers
Eddie Loa · Topic: Easement on Charles Barber Road and enforcement of city codes

Expressed concern about easement and proposed assessing work area through front of properties

Edith Tamez · Topic: Commendation for City Commission and City Manager

Commended the City Commission and City Manager for coordinating with RGV Humane Society

Esther Rivera Hernandez · Topic: Baseball fields

Asked when the City will bring back baseball to the city fields

Joe Rodriguez · Topic: Recognition of city employees

Recognized city employees for their work