by media | Nov 3, 2021 | Media Releases, News
Last Call to Register for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade & Fireworks Event
The City of Pharr is still accepting registrations for the Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks event. The last day to register to be part of the parade is Friday, November 5, 2021. The parade will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd) and the Fireworks Show will begin at 8 pm.
If you have a business or organization and would like to participate in this year’s parade you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. You can register online today at https://pharr.jotform.com/212834336361049.
Don’t miss out on being a part of this great event as we show our gratitude and honor the men and women who have valiantly served our nation. Participants are encouraged to sport their stars and stripes with pride and display their best red, white, and blue!
The parade lineup will start at the intersection of Cage and Polk and end at Sam Houston. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact Adolfo Garcia at (956) 402-4650 or [email protected].
by media | Nov 2, 2021 | Media Releases, My Pharr, News
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
Commission Proclaims November 1, 2021 as Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Day
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., and the Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring November 1, 2021, as Mayors’ Monarch Pledge Day. The monarch butterfly is an iconic North American species whose multigenerational migration and metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly has captured the imagination of millions of Americans. Through the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, U.S. cities, municipalities, and other communities are committing to create habitat for the monarch butterfly and pollinators, and to educate residents about how they can make a difference at home and in their community. Mayor Hernandez has signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge and encourages other city officials across our great nation to take a stand with him so that the monarch butterfly will once again flourish across the continent. The City of Pharr’s Urban Ecologist, Libby Martinez, accepted the proclamation during the meeting and discussed the various initiatives the City of Pharr has implemented to ensure the monarch continues to thrive. Initiatives include the planting of native plants the monarch relies on, education programs at the city’s nature park to help the public learn about their importance, and murals located at city parks that pay homage to the butterfly.
City Announces Pre-Registration Now Available for New Broadband Internet Service TEAMPHARR.NET
City Manager Ed Wylie announced during the meeting that the City of Pharr will start taking pre-registrations for their new broadband internet service TEAMPHARR.NET beginning on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Interested Pharr families can begin the pre-registration process to reserve their spot for the new high-speed internet service starting at only $25 per month. For more information or to reserve your spot visit www.teampharr.net.
City Commission Approves Ordinance Amendment Authorizing Civil Service Positions within the Fire and Police Departments
The Pharr City Commission approved an Ordinance amending Ordinance O-2021-45 relating to the number of authorized civil service positions within the Fire and Police Departments. The City and Fire unions agreed to add two new ranks within the Fire Department. In addition, new positions will be added as authorized in the Fiscal Year 21-22 personnel budget for both departments.
Commission Adopts Resolution for the Hidalgo County, Texas Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
The Pharr City Commission approved a Resolution adopting the Hidalgo County, Texas Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2021. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has concluded its review of the Hidalgo County, Texas Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2021 (HMAP2021) and is Approvable Pending Adoption (APA). The next step is for the participating jurisdictions, including the City of Pharr, to adopt HMAP2021 by resolution. A FEMA-approved HMAP is required for eligibility for grant funds through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) programs, and FEMA also requires that HMAPs be updated every five years. In 2016, the City of Pharr adopted Hidalgo County’s HMAP, and this year (2021) is time to update. City staff have been involved at every phase of the planning process to ensure the City is prepared to apply for grant funding. Updates to HMAP2021 include analysis of previous actions in HMAP2016, addition of projects listed in the Drainage Master Plan, and addition of projects identified by various departments.
Featured Event: Salute to Veterans Parade & Fireworks Show – Saturday, November 6, 2021
Veterans Day is a special holiday that honors all those who have served, and currently serve, in the United States Military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Join us Saturday, November 6th, in Downtown Pharr starting at 4:30 PM to honor veterans with the Veterans Day Parade! Let’s support and honor our heroes, past and present. A fireworks show will be displayed over the city beginning at 8:00 pm.
by media | Oct 28, 2021 | Featured News, Information, Media Releases, News
City of Pharr to Host Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting Monday, 11/1 @ 9 am
The City of Pharr will host a Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting in collaboration with members from the cities of McAllen, Mission, and Edinburg to discuss drainage issues impacting Hidalgo County and will be presenting a model ordinance. The meeting is open to all cities in Hidalgo County and has been rescheduled to take place on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 9-11 am at the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave.) in Pharr.
The meeting will include Mayors, City Managers, and City Engineers from within Hidalgo County. With input gathered from previous meetings and with the growth of the committee, a model ordinance will be discussed among members during this meeting.
The Municipal Drainage Committee, which has been meeting frequently over the past few months, was created to coordinate efforts to mitigate stormwater drainage events in Hidalgo County.
All media are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting
WHEN: Monday, November 1, 2021 from 9-11 am
WHERE: Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave, Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Oct 26, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, News
City of Pharr to Host Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting on Friday, 10/29 @ 8 am
The City of Pharr will host a Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting in collaboration with members from the cities of McAllen, Mission, and Edinburg to discuss drainage issues impacting Hidalgo County and will be presenting a model ordinance. The meeting is open to all cities in Hidalgo County and will take place on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 9-11 am at the Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave.) in Pharr.
The meeting will include Mayors, City Managers, and City Engineers from within Hidalgo County. With input gathered from previous meetings and with the growth of the committee, a model ordinance will be discussed among members during this meeting.
The Municipal Drainage Committee, which has been meeting frequently over the past few months, was created to coordinate efforts to mitigate stormwater drainage events in Hidalgo County.
All media are invited to attend.
DETAILS
WHAT: Municipal Drainage Committee Meeting
WHEN: Friday, October 29, 2021 from 9-11 am
WHERE: Jose “Pepe” Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave, Pharr, TX 78577)
by media | Oct 19, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, News
Registration is Now Open for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade & Fireworks Event
The City of Pharr has announced that registration is now open for the city’s annual Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks event. The parade will take place at 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021, in Downtown Pharr (118 S. Cage Blvd) and the Fireworks Show will begin at 8 pm.
If you have a business or organization and would like to participate in this year’s parade you are encouraged to register as soon as possible. You can register online today at https://pharr.jotform.com/212834336361049.
Don’t miss out on being a part of this great event as we show our gratitude and honor the men and women who have valiantly served our nation. Participants are encouraged to sport their stars and stripes with pride and display their best red, white, and blue!
The parade lineup will start at the intersection of Cage and Polk and end at Sam Houston. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact Adolfo Garcia at (956) 402-4650 or [email protected].
by media | Sep 23, 2021 | Featured News, Media Releases, News
Pharr City Report for September 20th, 2021
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Pharr met for a regular meeting on Monday, September 20, 2021, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights:
City Approves Proclamation Declaring September 20th as Joyce Mitchel Vaughn Day in Pharr
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Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and Pharr City Commissioners approved a Proclamation declaring September 20, 2021, as Joyce Mitchel Vaughn Day in Pharr in celebration of Pickle Ball Day. A dedicated Parks and Recreation staff member, she is responsible for introducing the popular sport of Pickle Ball to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. “I am honored by your recognition today and for the ability to be able to play, promote, and teach an activity that I feel very passionate about,” said Vaughn during the recognition. “To start a program from nothing and build it to what is now, the premier program in the valley for players of all ages and all skill levels, took some support from our officials, the Parks and Recreation Department, our local residents, and so many others,” added Vaughn. “I thank you for this support and am proud to see how much our program has grown.”
Commissioners Recognize Assistant City Attorney Kriselda Hinojosa who has been Appointed Associate Judge of Title IV-D Master Court I in Hidalgo County
City Attorney Patricia Rigney announced to the City Commission that Assistant City Attorney Kriselda Hinojosa has been Appointed Associate Judge of Title IV-D Master Court I in Hidalgo County by Presiding Judge Missy Medary. “Kris has served an instrumental role to the City of Pharr as an Assistant City Attorney and we are incredibly proud to see her grow in her career through this appointment,” said Rigney. Hinojosa has served as the Assistant City Attorney in Pharr and also previously served as the city’s Deputy Prosecutor at the Pharr Municipal Court since 2018, where she investigated and reviewed Class C citations, negotiated cases, and plea agreements, and conducted bench and jury trials. Hinojosa’s previous experience includes working as Assistant District Attorney for the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office. In her earlier career, she worked as a Juvenile probation officer for both Hidalgo and Travis County. In Her new role as Judge of the Title IV-D Master Court I, she will hear cases that the Texas Attorney General has provided services under including locating an absent parent, determining parentage, or the establishment, modification, or enforcement of child support or medical support. “It has been a great pleasure having you here and it gives us great pride to see you move up in your career,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. “We wish you nothing but success, congratulations!”
City Sales Tax Highlights Growth
City Manager Ed Wylie announced that the sales tax activity for September 2021 continues to see a positive growth increase. The report shows an increase in sales tax of 22.9% true growth compared to last year (September 2020) and a 17.85% growth in sales collections compared to last year. Pharr continues to be ranked #2 compared to neighboring cities.
Commissioners Approve Ordinance amending Appendix A, Zoning, Article VII, Section 1.70, A(7), to the Code of Ordinances
Pharr City Commissioners approved Ordinance amending Appendix A, Zoning, Article VII, Section 1.70, A(7), to the Code of Ordinances. The City finds that the current building setbacks along Interstate corridors put a burden on new construction developments and therefore should be reduced to help attract new commercial projects. As stated in the ordinance, the following will now apply to building setbacks. The minimum building setback along Interstate Highway 2 and Interstate Highway 69C shall be 50 feet. If the distance between the right-of-way line and property line most nearly parallel to the right-of-way line does not exceed 150 feet at any point for properties 2 abutting Interstate Highway 2 or Interstate Highway 69C, then the minimum setback shall be 35 feet. If the distance between the right-of-way line and the property line most nearly parallel to the right-of-way line does not exceed 100 feet at any point for properties abutting Interstate Highway 2 or Interstate Highway 69C, then the minimum setback shall be 20 feet.
Commissioners Approve Ordinance amending Ordinance 0-2021-27 SEC. 50-96. -ALLOWABLE CHARGES, adding the charges for fixed wing and for special event services
Pharr City Commissioners approved Ordinance amending Ordinance 0-2021-27 SEC. 50-96. -ALLOWABLE CHARGES, adding the charges for fixed wing and for special event services. This new amendment to the current ordinance will allow the EMS department to bill for fixed wing (airplane) services and special events (football games).
Commissioners Approve Ordinance adopting Tax Rate for FY 2021-2022
Pharr City Commissioners approved an Ordinance adopting the Tax Rate for FY 2021-2022. The property tax rate will be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of ¢.7176, which is effectively a 1.92% percent increase in the tax rate.
Featured Event: Pharr Public Works Fall Sweep – September 11- November 20, 2021
The Pharr Public Works Department is holding a Fall Sweep event for the community in an effort to Keep Pharr Beautiful. Fall Sweep will be held from September 11th to November 20th where Pharr Public Works will be providing the following items (while supplies last) to groups of 10 or less for their own neighborhood/park clean-up: Trash Bags, Litter Pickers, Vests and Gloves. Make sure to use the hashtag #PharrFallSweep to show everyone your clean up! For more information call our Pharr Public Works Department at (956) 402-4350.
