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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Weslaco public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Employee retention stipend
The Commission will consider a one-time retention stipend for full-time, non-civil service employees to keep staff from leaving. It affects taxpayers through city spending and affects service quality if vacancies grow.
Sugarcane Drive re-paving
Sugarcane Drive will be repaved in a 60-day, $408,345 project funded by bond money, with scheduling coordinated around nearby schools including Weslaco ISD and Horizon Montessori.
Inframark Water/Wastewater Operations Contract
The long-negotiated contract for Inframark to run the city's water and wastewater plants is nearly done; the Commission authorized finalization within days.
City Manager purchasing authority increase
The city manager can now approve purchases up to $50,000 instead of $25,000 — but only for maintenance and operations, after Commissioner Rodriguez insisted on limits for transparency. Professional services stay capped at $15,000 by state law.