Pharr Economic Development Corporation II
Regular MeetingPharr, TX · July 13, 2026
Packet
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #: 3.A.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED: July 7, 2026
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: PEDC II
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: PEDC II Events of Interest.
Classification: Consent
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created/Initiated - 07/07/2026
Victor Perez Final Approval - 07/07/2026
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #: A.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED: July 7, 2026
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: PEDC II
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Consideration and action, if any, on Approval of Minutes - May 4, 2026
Regular Called Meeting.
Classification: Consent
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created/Initiated - 07/07/2026
Victor Perez Final Approval - 07/07/2026
MINUTES
PHARR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
REGULAR CALLED MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
118 S. CAGE BLVD., 2ND FLOOR
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II met in a regular called meeting
on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and the following is the record of attendance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Board Member Comm. Ricardo Medina
Board Member Comm. Itza Flores
Board Member Mario Lizcano
Board Member Reynaldo Perez
Board Member Romeo Cantu
MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Member Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez
Board Member Comm. Dr. Ramiro Caballero
STAFF PRESENT: Victor Perez, PEDC President/CEO
Jonathan Flores, City Manager
Cynthia Garza, Deputy City Manager
Francisco Mendez, PEDC Accountant
Leticia Adame, Economic & Workforce Develop. Director
Maribel Garcia, Executive Administrative Assistant
PEDC ATTORNEY: Jaime Muñoz/Austin Oxford
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER
A) ROLL CALL AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE EXCUSING OF ANY ABSENT
BOARD MEMBER
Vice Chair, Mario Lizcano called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll call
established a quorum.
Board member Reynaldo Perez moved to excuse absent members. Board
member Commissioner Ricardo Medina seconded the motion and when put to a vote, it
was carried unanimously.
B) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION
Victor Perez, President/CEO led the pledge of allegiance Mario Lizcano, Board
member said the invocation.
ITEM 2. PUBLIC TESTIMONY
There were no comments from the public.
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ITEM 3. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PEDC II EVENTS OF INTEREST.
Leticia Adame, Economic & Workforce Development Director, presented the Pharr
EDC events, she stated there would be a roundtable event Thursday May 7, 2026 at the
Pharr Global Business Hub where City of Pharr officials talked about zoning, permits,
regulations, and incentives designed to support business growth.
Leticia Adame, Economic & Workforce Development Director, informed the Board
and invited the community to the Kauffman FastTrac Program now accepting applications
for their training courses for entrepreneurs and business owners who would like to start
or strengthen their businesses, through several weeks of hands - on workshops at the
Pharr Global Business Hub.
Leticia Adame, Economic & Workforce Development Director, further informed the
Board about the Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony recognizing fifty
students for their outstanding academic achievements, the recipients would be receiving
a scholarship to support their continued education and future success.
Board member, Romeo Cantu congratulate the Pharr EDC for a very good job with
the scholarship award.
ITEM 4. REGULAR AGENDA – OPEN SESSION: ADDITIONAL ITEMS ON THE
AGENDA:
A) CONSIDERATION AND ACTION, IF ANY ON APPROVAL OF MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 REGULAR CALLED MEETING.
Vice Chair, Mario Lizcano, introduced the item and stated staff recommended
approval as discussed in open session.
Board Member Romeo Cantu moved to approve. Board Member Reynaldo Perez
seconded the motion and when put to a vote it carried unanimously.
At this time, Vice Chair, Mario Lizcano stated they would deviate from the agenda
and go into a closed session. There was no objection.
ITEM 5. CLOSED SESSION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CGAPTER 551 TEXAS,
GOVERNMENT CODE, VERNON’S TEXAS CODE ANNOTATED (OPEN MEETING
ACT), THE PHARR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II BOARD WILL
MEET IN EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION.
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The time being 3:03 p.m. Mario Lizcano, Vice Chair, stated the PEDC II Board of
Directors would be entering into closed session in accordance with Section 551.071 thru
551.087 of the Texas Government Code.
ITEM 6. RECONVENED:
The time being 3:27 p.m., Vice Chair, Mario Lizcano stated the board will be
resuming the open meeting.
B) CONSIDERATION AND ACTION, IF ANY ON PROJECT APPLE.
Vice Chair, Mario Lizcano introduced the item and stated staff recommended
approval as discussed in closed session.
Board Member Reynaldo Perez moved to approve. Board Member Commissioner
Ricardo Medina seconded the motion and when put to a vote it carried unanimously.
C) CONSIDERATION AND ACTION, IF ANY, ON THE REYNA NETWORK
SERVICES.
Vice Chair, Mario Lizcano, introduced the item and stated staff recommended
approval as discussed in closed session.
Board Member Commissioner Ricardo Medina moved to approve. Board Member
Reynaldo Perez seconded the motion and when put to a vote it carried unanimously.
ITEM 7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the board, Board Member
Commissioner Ricardo Medina moved to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Board
Member Commissioner Itza Flores when put to a vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:28 p.m.
PEDC II:
_______________________________
Mario Lizcano, Vice Chair
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Romeo Cantu, Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HIDALGO
CITY OF PHARR
ON THIS 4th DAY OF MAY 2026, the Board of Directors of the Economic Development
Corporation of Pharr, Texas, convened in a REGULAR CALLED MEETING at the
Commissioner’s Room located at 118 S. Cage, 2nd Floor, Pharr, Texas. The meeting being open
to the public and notice of said meeting, giving the date, place, subject, hereof, having been
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (Open Meeting Act) and there
being present a quorum, I, MARIBEL GARCIA, Executive Administrative Assistant of the
Economic Development Corporation, of the city of Pharr, Texas, certify that this is true and correct
copy of the minutes.
ATTEST:
___________________________________________________
MARIBEL GARCIA, Executive Administrative Assistant
APPROVED:
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AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #: B.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED: July 7, 2026
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: PEDC II
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR: Victor Perez
Agenda Item: Consideration and action, if any, on Project Apple.
Classification: Closed Session
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue: To be discussed in closed session.
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created/Initiated - 07/07/2026
Victor Perez Final Approval - 07/07/2026
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #: C.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED: July 7, 2026
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: PEDC II
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR: Victor Perez
Agenda Item: Consideration and action, if any, on Valley Mart Market.
Classification: Closed Session
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue: To be diacussed in closed session.
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created/Initiated - 07/07/2026
Victor Perez Final Approval - 07/07/2026
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #: D.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED: July 7, 2026
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: PEDC II
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR: Victor Perez
Agenda Item: Consideration and action, if any, on the Old Firehouse Property.
Classification: Closed Session
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue: To be discussed in closed session.
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created/Initiated - 07/07/2026
Victor Perez Final Approval - 07/07/2026
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #: E.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED: July 7, 2026
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: PEDC II
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR: Victor Perez
Agenda Item: Consideration and action, if any, on Pharr Global Business Hub
Personnel.
Classification: Closed Session
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue: To be discussed in closed session.
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created/Initiated - 07/07/2026
Victor Perez Final Approval - 07/07/2026
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #:
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED:
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: Administration
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.071, the Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II may convene in a closed, non-public meeting with its attorney and
discuss any matters related to legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation,
settlement offer, and/or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. The Pharr
Economic Development Corporation II and its attorney may also discuss such issues
with the appropriate staff so as to obtain necessary and relevant information so that
such discussion is informative and developed.
Classification: Regular
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created -
Ricardo Rodriguez -
Jamison Merrick -
City Management Office -
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #:
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED:
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: Administration
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.072, the Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II may convene in a closed, non-public meeting to discuss any matters
related to real property and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value
of real property as such would be detrimental to negotiations between the City
and a third party in an open meeting. The Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II and its attorney may also discuss such issues with the appropriate staff
so as to obtain necessary and relevant information so that such discussion is
informative and developed.
Classification: Regular
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created -
Ricardo Rodriguez -
Jamison Merrick -
City Management Office -
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #:
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED:
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: Administration
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.074, the Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II may convene in a closed, non-public meeting to discuss any matters
related to appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties and
discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee and to hear any
complaints or charges against an officer or employee. The Pharr Economic
Development Corporation II and its attorney may also discuss such issues with the
appropriate staff including members so as to obtain necessary and relevant
information so that such discussion is informative and developed.
Classification: Public Hearing
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created -
Ricardo Rodriguez -
Jamison Merrick -
City Management Office -
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #:
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED:
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: Administration
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.076, the Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II may convene in a closed, non-public meeting to discuss any matters
on the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security
personnel or devices. The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II and its
attorney may also discuss such issues with the appropriate staff so as to obtain
necessary and relevant information so that such discussion is informative and
developed.
Classification: Regular
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created -
Ricardo Rodriguez -
Jamison Merrick -
City Management Office -
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #:
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED:
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: Administration
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.084, the Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II may convene in a closed, non-public meeting to discuss any matters
involving an investigation and may exclude a witness from hearing during the
examination of another witness in the investigation. The Pharr Economic
Development Corporation II and its attorney may also discuss such issues with the
appropriate staff so as to obtain necessary and relevant information so that such
discussion is informative and developed.
Classification: Regular
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created -
Ricardo Rodriguez -
Jamison Merrick -
City Management Office -
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
BOARD: PHARR ECONOMIC AGENDA ITEM #:
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION II
DATE SUBMITTED:
MEETING DATE: July 13, 2026
FROM: Maribel Garcia, Executive DEPARTMENT: Administration
Administrative Assistant
DIRECTOR:
Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.087, the Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II may convene in a closed, non-public meeting to discuss any matters
regarding economic development issues. The Pharr Economic Development
Corporation II and its attorney may also discuss such issues with the appropriate staff
so as to obtain necessary and relevant information so that such discussion is
informative and developed.
Classification: Regular
(* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.)
Issue:
Fiscal Consideration:
Staff Recommendation:
Alternatives:
Exclude Material from Public Packet? No
Reason:
ROUTING:
Maribel Garcia Created -
Ricardo Rodriguez -
Jamison Merrick -
City Management Office -