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City of Mercedes City Council

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Recent approvals

ApprovalContract award

Adopt written findings as to collection services contract and approve a contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP for collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes (Texas Tax Code Sec. 6.03)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 18, 2026

not disclosed→ Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP

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ApprovalContract award

McAfee (Gov't Crime Insurance)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 18, 2026

not disclosed→ McAfee

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ApprovalBudget

Add a position for Grant Writer to the budget

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 18, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalContract award

Adopt written findings as to collection services contract and approve a contingent fee contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP for collection of court fines and fees (Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 103.001)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 18, 2026

not disclosed→ Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP

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ApprovalBudget

Add a position for Engineer to the budget

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 18, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalContract award

Select a BCBS Medical Insurance renewal option

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 18, 2026

not disclosed→ BCBS

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ApprovalContract award

Renewal of professional services contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP (Delinquent Tax Attorney/Court Fines & Collection)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 4, 2026

not disclosed→ Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLPVote: 3-1

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ApprovalContract award

Interlocal Agreement between the City of Mercedes and the County of Hidalgo for OSSF

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 4, 2026

not disclosed→ County of HidalgoVote: passed

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ApprovalContract award

First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Mercedes, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, and Hidalgo County Urban County Program regarding Coordination for the 2018 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Competition

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 4, 2026

not disclosed→ Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1Vote: passed

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ApprovalContract award

Contract with Galindo Auctions for Auctioneering Services

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 4, 2026

not disclosed→ Galindo AuctionsVote: passed

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ApprovalContract award

Renewal of professional services contract with Langley & Banack (Post ETJ, Annex & DeAnnex Attorneys)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXAug 4, 2026

not disclosed→ Langley & BanackVote: 3-1

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution 2026-33 for Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks Grant

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJul 7, 2026

not disclosed→ Texas Parks and Wildlife

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ApprovalContract award

Select or reject a bid for the 2018 GLO South Mercedes Lateral Project and approve the contract

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJul 7, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalContract award

Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement with Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 for the 2018 GLO South Mercedes Lateral Project

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJul 7, 2026

not disclosed→ Hidalgo County Drainage District #1

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ApprovalContract award

Approval of legal services agreement to assist City to participate in the National PFAS Phase 2 Settlement Program before the July 31, 2026 deadline

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJul 7, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalContract award

Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and City of Mercedes for the Urban County Program Fiscal Years 2027-2029

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJun 16, 2026

not disclosed→ County of HidalgoVote: unanimous

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ApprovalBond

Ordinance 2026-16 authorizing issuance of "City of Mercedes, Texas Combination Tax and Subordinate Lien Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026C (Drinking Water State Revolving Fund)"

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJun 16, 2026

not disclosedVote: unanimous

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution 2026-32 approving the Principal Forgiveness Agreement Drinking Water State Revolving Fund in the amount of $7,234,647 and an Escrow Agreement relating thereto

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJun 16, 2026

$7.23MVote: unanimous

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ApprovalContract award

Preventative Maintenance Proposals for AC for the Dome, City Hall and Fire Department

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJun 2, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalContract award

Compensation Study Agreement between the City of Mercedes and Dr. Marcos Garza

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXJun 2, 2026

not disclosed→ Dr. Marcos Garza

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ApprovalContract award

Federal Work-Study Agreement between The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the City of Mercedes

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 20, 2026

not disclosed→ University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-26 authorizing submission and acceptance of the FY2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Formula Grant - Victim Liaison Program (Grant No. 5777501)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-21 for the Operation Lone Star (OLS) FY27 Grant

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-22 for the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) FY25 Grant Award

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-25 for the Peace Officer Mental Health Program FY2027 Grant Application (Grant App No. 5777201)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution 2026-30 for the Border Zone Fire Department 2027

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-29 City of Mercedes - SLCGP Mitigation Project (Grant #5777301)

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-27 Authorizing Submission and Acceptance of the FY2026 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant (Grant #5981901) for the City of Mercedes Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Project

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-20 Accepting Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) FY2025 Grant - Application #3172811

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-24 authorizing submission and acceptance of the FY2027 State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) Grant for the Crisis Response Equipment Program

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalGrant

Resolution No. 2026-23 Authorizing Submission and Acceptance of the FY2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP-L) Grant - HSGP Border Crisis Project

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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ApprovalBudget

PUA Budget

City of Mercedes City CouncilCityTXMay 5, 2026

not disclosed

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