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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Airport FBO hangar project
Design work is moving forward on a new fixed-base operator hangar complex at the airport, paid for with an $8 million state appropriation secured last session.
New water and wastewater impact fees
The city took its first public step toward impact fees — charges on new development to help pay for growth-related infrastructure — by authorizing the public hearing notice.
Economic development strategic plan and downtown master plan
The EDC is hiring a firm to chart the city's economic future and downtown growth for the next 3-5 years — a decision postponed while three finalist firms are evaluated.
TIRZ No. 2 development agreement with Rhodes Development
The city locked in a deal with Rhodes Development for the north Weslaco TIRZ area: the developer covers all on-site drainage and tax increment splits 75-25 on the M&O rate over a 30-year financing plan. This shapes how a major chunk of north-side growth gets paid for.