The Brownsville City Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Brownsville City Hall to consider several items involving infrastructure improvements, housing development, traffic safety, and community initiatives.
What’s Being Discussed?
Residential Development Along Military Highway
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone approximately 54 acres at 1001 Military Highway from Agriculture to Residential Single-Family and establish a Planned Development District allowing reduced lot sizes and setbacks.
Southmost Boulevard Used Car Lot
The Commission will hold a public hearing on a Specific Use Permit that would allow a used car lot at 2034 and 2044 Southmost Boulevard.
Airport Zoning Board
Commissioners will consider an ordinance on first reading that would modify the Airport Zoning Board’s composition and establish an appellate body.
What’s Being Decided?
$27 Million in Proposed Infrastructure Funding
Commissioners will consider authorizing the publication of a notice of intent to issue up to $27 million in certificates of obligation to fund various capital improvements, including streets, drainage, public safety facilities, parks, landfill facilities, animal shelter improvements, and technology infrastructure.
$25 Million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
Commissioners will consider a resolution approving the issuance and sale of up to $25 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds through the Brownsville Housing Finance Corporation, a nonprofit public facility corporation of the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville.
Traffic Signal Improvements
Commissioners will consider a contract of up to $1.32 million with Levy Company, LLC, for traffic signal improvements at various intersections to improve traffic operations and safety.
Coffee Road Drainage Phase II
Following an executive session, commissioners may consider a resolution authorizing the acquisition of a permanent drainage easement, including eminent domain proceedings, to support drainage system improvements along Coffee Road.
Brownsville Metro Items
Cameron County Public Transportation Agreement
Commissioners will consider renewing an interlocal agreement with Cameron County to continue public transportation services in service-limited areas of the county, involving a budgeted contribution of $89,538.
City Manager Update
Pet of the Month
The City Commission will receive the Pet of the Month Adoption Spotlight.
Proclamations and Recognitions
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City Commission will recognize Norma Garcia during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
YouthBuild Brownsville
Commissioners will recognize YouthBuild Brownsville for advancing educational and workforce opportunities.
Consent Agenda Summary
The consent agenda includes a range of routine but important items such as:
- A five-year, $345,556.93 contract with CivicPlus for agenda and meeting management, media, and document access services.
- A contract of up to $130,903.10 for IT service management system licenses.
- A $186,007.47 annual license renewal with Tyler Technologies for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning system.
- Rejection of bids for the proposed 5G and Fiber Design Capital Improvement Project.
- Second and final reading of an ordinance establishing speed limits along FM 1419.
- Second and final reading of an ordinance updating penalties for violations of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
- Second and final reading of an ordinance repealing and restating regulations for Brownsville Entertainment Districts.
- Approval of minutes from the October 6 and October 7 City Commission meetings.
Appointments
Commissioners will consider:
City of Brownsville Sports Commission Advisory Board
Appointing members to the Sports Commission Advisory Board through a resolution presented by the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Office of Space Commerce.
Executive Session
Commissioners are scheduled to meet in closed session for legal consultation regarding:
- Reserve Force
- Retiree Healthcare
- Pending litigation involving Cause Number 2026-DCL-03624
- Coffee Road Drainage Phase II
The Commission may take action on these items after returning to open session.
Get Involved
Those wishing to speak during public comment must submit a Public Comment Form to the City Secretary at least one hour before the scheduled meeting time. Speakers are generally limited to three minutes.
You can view the full agenda here.
Source: City of Brownsville
