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Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

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Pharr, TX · July 15, 2026

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AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: 2.A. BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Bridge Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Crossings and Revenue Reports for June 2026. 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 CROSSINGS AND REVENUES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE FISCAL YEAR 2025 – 2026 a) BRIDGE CROSSINGS Crossings for the Pharr International Bridge totaled 108,837 vehicles for the month of June F.Y. 2025-2026, which showed an increase of 9,167 vehicles or 9.20% over the same month in F.Y. 2024-2025. b) CAR CROSSINGS Car crossings for the Pharr International Bridge totaled 52,818 cars for the month of June F.Y. 2025 – 2026, showing an increase of 10,059 cars or 23.52% over the same month in F.Y. 2024 – 2025. c) NORTHBOUND CAR CROSSINGS Northbound Car crossings at the Pharr International Bridge totaled 45,811 cars for the month of June F.Y. 2025 – 2026, showing an increase of 1,786 cars or 4.06% over the same month in F.Y. 2024 – 2025. d) SOUTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS Truck crossings totaled 56,019 trucks for the month of June F.Y. 2025-2026, showing a decrease of (-892) trucks or -1.57% over the same month in F.Y. 2024 - 2025. SOUTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS SHOWED AN INCREASE OF 462 TRUCKS OR 0.83% FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, COMPARED TO NORTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS. e) NORTHBOUND TRUCKS Northbound trucks at the Pharr International Bridge totaled 55,557 trucks for the month of June F.Y. 2025-2026, showing a decrease of (-2,575) trucks or -4.43% over the same month in F.Y. 2024-2025. TOTAL NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE TOTAL 111,576, REPRESENTING A DECREASE OF (-3,467) OR -3.01% OVER THE SAME TIME PERIOD IN F.Y. 2024-2025. f) TOTAL REVENUES Revenues for the Pharr International Bridge totaled $2,327,207 dollars for the month of June F.Y. 2025 – 2026. $ 264,090 Autos & other $ 2,058,488 Trucks $ 4,629 Profit on pesos $ 2,327,207 TOTAL Revenues showed an increase of $580,074 or 33.20% over the same month in F.Y. 2024 – 2025. 1 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE TOTAL SOUTHBOUND CROSSINGS COMPARISON BY FISCAL YEAR (CARS & TRUCKS) F.Y. 2024-2025 F.Y. 2025-2026 GAIN / LOSS INC% / DEC% OCTOBER 107,028 117,682 10,654 9.95% NOVEMBER 110,777 105,196 (-5,581) -5.04% DECEMBER 113,440 116,233 2,793 2.46% JANUARY 105,428 110,675 5,247 4.98% FEBRUARY 89,853 102,581 12,728 14.17% MARCH 104,452 118,707 14,255 13.65% APRIL 103,155 113,783 10,628 10.30% MAY 105,646 116,434 10,788 10.21% JUNE 99,670 108,837 9,167 9.20% YTD TOTAL 939,449 1,010,128 70,679 7.52% JULY 101,749 AUGUST 107,641 SEPTEMBER 108,893 TOTAL 1,257,732 CROSSING 2 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SOUTHBOUND CAR CROSSINGS COMPARISON BY FISCAL YEAR F.Y. 2024-2025 F.Y. 2025-2026 GAIN / LOSS INC% / DEC% OCTOBER 49,109 50,486 1,377 2.80% NOVEMBER 54,183 48,387 (-5,796) -10.70% DECEMBER 60,477 57,314 (-3,163) -5.23% JANUARY 46,555 47,070 515 1.11% FEBRUARY 40,229 45,726 5,497 13.66% MARCH 44,341 56,497 12,156 27.41% APRIL 45,345 54,799 9,454 20.85% MAY 48,173 57,423 9,250 19.20% JUNE 42,759 52,818 10,059 23.52% YTD TOTAL 431,171 470,520 39,349 9.13% JULY 43,102 AUGUST 47,686 SEPTEMBER 46,897 TOTAL 568,856 CROSSING 3 SOUTHBOUND CAR CROSSINGS COMPARISON FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE F.Y. 2025 - 2026 GAIN % INC. DAILY JUNE F.Y. 25-26 JUNE F.Y. 24-25 LOSS % ( DEC. ) AVERAGE GATEWAY 100,650 93,747 6,903 7% 3,355 VETERANS ( LOS TOMATES) 147,260 136,973 10,287 8% 4,909 FREE TRADE (LOS INDIOS) 34,844 33,342 1,502 5% 1,161 TOTAL BROWNSVILLE 282,754 264,062 18,692 7% 9,425 DEL RIO 141,227 138,330 2,897 2% 4,708 DONNA 55,602 55,038 564 1.02% 1,853 EAGLE PASS 211,807 236,646 -24,839 -10% 7,060 YSLETA-ZARAGOZA 263,720 263,402 318 0% 8,791 STANTON-LERDO 116,970 132,631 -15,661 -12% 3,899 TOTAL EL PASO 380,690 396,033 -15,343 -4% 12,690 LAREDO 430,633 413,385 17,248 4% 14,354 McALLEN- HIDALGO 218,854 191,801 27,053 14% 7,295 ANZALDUAS 116,372 101,895 14,477 14% 3,879 TOTAL 335,226 293,696 41,530 14% 11,174 PHARR 52,818 42,759 10,059 23.52% 1,761 PROGRESO 38,590 37,286 1,304 3.50% 1,286 ROMA 56,129 53,531 2,598 4.85% 1,871 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE NORTHBOUND CAR CROSSINGS COMPARISON BY FISCAL YEAR F.Y. 2024-2025 F.Y. 2025-2026 GAIN / LOSS INC% / DEC% OCTOBER 41,181 46,414 5,233 12.71% NOVEMBER 43,427 49,644 6,217 14.32% DECEMBER 50,228 51,090 862 1.72% JANUARY 41,526 47,607 6,081 14.64% FEBRUARY 37,923 41,485 3,562 9.39% MARCH 48,015 48,803 788 1.64% APRIL 49,293 42,170 (-7,123) -14.45% MAY 49,911 48,651 (-1,260) -2.52% JUNE 44,025 45,811 1,786 4.06% YTD TOTAL 405,529 421,675 16,146 3.98% JULY 47,938 AUGUST 50,231 SEPTEMBER 44,197 TOTAL 547,895 CROSSING 4 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE SOUTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS COMPARISON BY FISCAL YEAR F.Y. 2024-2025 F.Y. 2025-2026 GAIN / LOSS INC% / DEC% OCTOBER 57,919 67,196 9,277 16.02% NOVEMBER 56,594 56,809 215 0.38% DECEMBER 52,963 58,919 5,956 11.25% JANUARY 58,873 63,605 4,732 8.04% FEBRUARY 49,624 56,855 7,231 14.57% MARCH 60,111 62,210 2,099 3.49% APRIL 57,810 58,984 1,174 2.03% MAY 57,473 59,011 1,538 2.68% JUNE 56,911 56,019 (-892) -1.57% YTD TOTAL 508,278 539,608 31,330 6.16% JULY 58,647 AUGUST 59,955 SEPTEMBER 61,996 TOTAL 688,876 CROSSING 5 SOUTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS COMPARISON FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE F.Y. 2025 - 2026 GAIN % INC. DAILY JUNE F.Y. 25-26 JUNE F.Y. 24-25 LOSS % ( DEC. ) AVERAGE ANZALDUAS (Empty only) 2,719 3,793 -1,074 -28% 91 VETERANS ( LOS TOMATES) 19,032 19,869 -837 -4% 634 FREE TRADE (LOS INDIOS) 6,628 4,480 2,148 48% 221 TOTAL BROWNSVILLE 25,660 24,349 1,311 5% 855 DEL RIO 6,334 5,753 581 10% 211 DONNA 4 91 -87 -96% 0 EAGLE PASS 25,037 33,772 -8,735 -26% 835 YSLETA-ZARAGOZA-EL PASO 62,552 57,899 4,653 8% 2,085 LAREDO 260,496 249,079 11,417 5% 8,683 PHARR 56,019 56,911 -892 -2% 1,867 PROGRESO 8,181 6,725 1,456 22% 273 ROMA 1,008 718 290 40% 34 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE NORTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSINGS (FULL, EMPTY & AG.) F.Y. F.Y. GAIN / INC% / FULL EMPT AG NARP 2024- 2025- LOSS DEC% TRUCKS TRUCKS NO 2025 2026 INSP. OCTOBER 63,509 67,546 4,037 6.36% 42,350 25,196 18,897 9,267 NOVEMBER 61,144 57,289 (-3,855) -6.30% 38,164 19,125 18,718 9,046 DECEMBER 56,425 58,540 2,115 3.75% 37,230 21,310 20,168 9,417 JANUARY 62,953 63,537 584 0.93% 41,881 21,656 23,254 10,999 FEBRUARY 49,863 56,973 7,110 14.26% 38,646 18,297 20,062 8,785 MARCH 62,036 61,012 (-1,024) -1.65% 43,938 17,074 22,795 8,942 APRIL 58,802 58,853 51 0.09% 42,164 16,689 22,849 9,613 MAY 59,630 57,112 (-2,518) -4.22% 41,756 15,347 21,893 9,882 JUNE 58,132 55,557 (-2,575) -4.43% 37,729 17,828 17,620 8,200 JULY 59,036 AUGUST 59,433 SEPTEMBER 60,903 TOTAL 711,866 CROSSING Agriculture trucks at the Pharr International Bridge totaled 17,620 crossings for the month of June representing a 32% of the imports from Mexico. Agriculture trucks at the Pharr International Bridge Import Lot showed an increase of 458 trucks or 2.67% over the same month in F.Y. 2024-2025. 6 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND TRUCK CROSSING COMPARISON BY FISCAL YEAR F.Y. 2024-2025 F.Y. 2025-2026 GAIN / LOSS INC% / DEC% OCTOBER 121,428 134,742 13,314 10.96% NOVEMBER 117,738 114,098 (-3,640) -3.09% DECEMBER 109,388 117,459 8,071 7.38% JANUARY 121,826 127,142 5,316 4.36% FEBRUARY 99,487 113,828 14,341 14.41% MARCH 122,147 123,222 1,075 0.88% APRIL 116,612 117,837 1,225 1.05% MAY 117,103 116,123 (-980) -0.84% JUNE 115,043 111,576 (-3,467) -3.01% JULY 117,683 AUGUST 119,338 SEPTEMBER 122,899 TOTAL 1,400,742 CROSSING 7 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE F.Y. 2025-2026 CROSSINGS COMPARISON BY AXLE CARS 2X 3X 4X 5X 6X MOBILE WIDE SPEC. MONTH TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS HOMES LOAD CROSS TOTAL OCTOBER 50,486 4,389 8,141 864 43,836 183 4 152 9,627 117,682 NOVEMBER 48,387 3,445 6,158 714 38,477 163 15 112 7,725 105,196 DECEMBER 57,314 3,405 6,214 644 38,987 160 4 134 9,371 116,233 JANUARY 47,070 3,529 6,210 728 43,365 153 4 114 9,502 110,675 FEBRUARY 45,726 3,377 4,604 644 39,581 186 1 133 8,329 102,581 MARCH 56,497 3,976 5,113 679 45,891 238 0 166 6,147 118,707 APRIL 54,799 3,726 4,446 724 44,358 176 0 142 5,415 113,783 MAY 57,423 3,670 4,783 922 43,578 209 0 142 5707 116,434 JUNE 52,818 3,749 4,317 722 40,835 173 0 148 6,075 108,837 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER TOTAL CROSSING TOTAL PERCENTAGE FOR CARS AND TRUCKS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE F.Y. 2025-2026. • 1X CARS 49% • 2X TRUCKS 3% • 3X TRUCKS 4% • 4X TRUCKS 1% • 5X TRUCKS 38% • 6X TRUCKS 0.2% 8 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE REVENUE COMPARISON BY FISCAL YEAR F.Y. 2024-2025 F.Y. 2025-2026 GAIN / LOSS INC% / DEC% OCTOBER $ 1,709,722 $ 2,160,583 $ 450,861 26.37% NOVEMBER $ 1,815,436 $ 1,740,268 (-$75,168) -4.14% DECEMBER $ 1,758,294 $ 2,373,704 $ 615,409 35% JANUARY $ 1,762,476 $ 2,981,788 $ 1,219,311 69.18% FEBRUARY $ 1,528,157 $ 2,617,356 $ 1,089,199 71.28% MARCH $ 1,824,299 $ 2,500,428 $ 676,129 37.06% APRIL $ 1,771,074 $ 2,358,081 $ 587,006 33.14% MAY $ 1,825,700 $ 2,410,857 $ 585,157 32.05% JUNE $ 1,747,133 $ 2,327,207 $ 580,074 33.20% YTD TOTAL $ 15,742,295 $ 21,470,277 $ 5,727,981 36.39% JULY $ 1,786,595 AUGUST $ 1,876,042 SEPTEMBER $ 1,972,328 TOTAL $ 21,377,262 CROSSING 9 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: 2.B. BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Bridge Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Finance Report for June 2026. 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE Financial Report JUNE - FY 25/26 Bridge Revenues 90.8% $19,083,920 Toll Fees Credit Card - Surcharge Interest from Bond Proceeds Peso Exchange Rate Income Rental Income Other $57,621 0.9% $187,310 $49,913 0.9% 0.2% $1,446,412 $196,764 6.9% $21,021,940 Total Revenues 2 Total Operating Expenses $2,250,000 36.74% 40.00% $2,049,639 30.97% 35.00% $1,727,980 30.00% $1,500,000 22.85% 25.00% $1,275,033 20.00% 15.00% $750,000 10.00% 3.67% 4.07% 1.70% $205,003 $226,988 5.00% $94,858 $- 0.00% PERSONNEL SUPPLIES OTHER DEBT SERVICE BANK SERVICE CHARGES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $5,579,502 Operating Expenses 3 Operating Expenses As A REVENUES OVER Percentage of Revenues EXPENSES 6.07% 8.22% PERSONNEL 0.45% SUPPLIES OTHER 0.98% DEBT SERVICE BANK SERVICE CHARGES CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1.08% 9.75% 4 Toll Collections $25,000,000 Increase of 22.69% when compared to $20,000,000 $19,083,920 FY 24-25 Actual $15,554,346 $14,877,133 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $- FY 25-26 Budget FY 25-26 Actual FY 24-25 Actual 5 June - FY 2026 Budget Benchmark: <or=68% Actual Spent: <23% 6 7 Bridge Bond Debt: YTD Funded Amount Bridge Expansion DAP 16 $- 100% $6,867,683 $11,132,317 62% $37,000,000 Bond Funded Bond Funded 8 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE FY 2025 & 2026 - 1st, 2ND, & 3RD Quarter Crossings & Revenue Comparison 9 SB Crossings Comparison Southbound Car Crossings Southbound Truck Crossings 180,000 21% 9% 8% -5% 185,000 163,769 14% 165,040 182,924 182,670 160,000 156,187 149,293 180,000 140,000 136,277 131,125 1% 120,000 175,000 174,014 172,194 100,000 170,000 168,608 80,000 167,476 60,000 165,000 40,000 160,000 20,000 155,000 0 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 2025 2026 2025 2026 10 Total SB Crossings Comparison Total Southbound Crossings 350,000 2% 10% 339,111 339,054 340,000 11% 331,245 331,963 330,000 320,000 310,000 308,471 299,733 300,000 290,000 280,000 Q1 Q2 Q3 2025 2026 11 NB Crossings Comparison Northbound Cars Crossings Northbound Truck Crossings 9% 150,000 186,000 1% 147,148 184,000 183,375 4% 145,000 143,229 182,000 181,522 181,078 8% 140,000 -5% 180,000 137,895 136,632 178,000 134,836 176,564 135,000 176,000 174,852 174,000 130,000 -3% 127,464 171,522 172,000 125,000 170,000 168,000 120,000 166,000 115,000 164,000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 2025 2026 2025 2026 12 Total NB Crossings Comparison Total Northbound Crossing 5% 335,000 330,523 330,000 325,000 6% 319,417 319,793 320,000 315,914 315,000 -4% 310,000 308,154 305,000 302,316 300,000 295,000 290,000 285,000 Q1 Q2 Q3 2025 2026 13 Combined SB & NB Truck Crossings Comparison Total Combined Truck Crossing (South & North) 370,000 5% 366,299 6% 365,000 364,192 360,000 355,000 350,000 348,554 348,758 -1% 345,536 345,000 343,460 340,000 335,000 330,000 Q1 Q2 Q3 2025 2026 14 Total Revenue Comparison Total Revenues $9,000 58% Thousands $8,100 $8,000 31% 19% $7,096 $7,000 $6,275 $6,000 $5,283 $5,344 $5,115 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $- Q1 Q2 Q3 2025 2026 15 PHARR INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE Southbound Recapture Rate June - FYTD 2026 16 YTD Southbound Car Recapture Rate 600,000 118% 104% 120% 500,000 112% 115% 400,000 110% 300,000 105% 200,000 471,963 556,102 547,895 568,856 421,675 470,520 100% 100,000 - 95% FY 2024 FY 2025 FYTD 2026 North Bound Cars South Bound Cars 17 Historical Southbound Car Recapture Rate 70,000 140% 116% 118% 60,000 112% 120% 130% 115% 109% 97% 99% 110% 50,000 100% 40,000 80% 30,000 60% 0% 20,000 40% 0% 10,000 46,414 49,644 51,090 47,607 41,485 48,803 42,170 48,651 45,811 20% 50,486 48,387 57,314 47,070 45,726 56,497 54,799 57,423 52,818 0% - - - - - - - 0% OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP North Bound Cars South Bound Cars 18 Historical Southbound Truck Recapture Rate 800,000 120% 113% 104% 103% 96% 97% 700,000 96% 98% 93% 100% 93% 600,000 98% 101% 80% 500,000 400,000 60% 300,000 40% 200,000 566,687 606,826 640,333 649,978 657,485 702,297 666,738 707,757 705,786 711,866 536,419 20% 552,686 566,918 594,126 623,155 643,396 720,294 751,385 733,943 681,002 688,876 539,608 100,000 - 0% FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FYTD 2026 North Bound Trucks Recapture Rate 19 YTD Southbound Truck Recapture Rate 80,000 120% 99% 70,000 100% 102% 100% 100% 101% 103% 101% 60,000 99% 100% 80% 50,000 40,000 0% 60% 30,000 40% 20,000 0% 67,546 57,289 58,540 63,537 56,973 61,012 58,853 57,112 55,557 20% 10,000 67,196 56,809 58,919 63,605 56,855 62,210 58,984 59,011 56,019 0% - - - - - - - 0% OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP North Bound Trucks South Bound Trucks 20 QUESTIONS 21 THANK YOU 22 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: 2.C. BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Bridge Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Engineer's Report. 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 Report on Capital Improvement Project Activity Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge July 2026 City Engineer – Patrizia Longoria, P.E. Wednesday, July 15, 2026 BRIDGE BOARD MEETING Engineer: Halff Associates, Inc. Contractor: D. Wilson Construction Co. CM: Brownstone Consultants, LLC Status: Dock Expansion Ph I • Bid Opening for re-bid on Thur., June 20, 2024. Dry Dock • Bid Analysis and recommendation sent to TxDOT for concurrence on Fri. July 05, 2024 • Received concurrence from TxDOT on Aug. 22, 2024. • Awarded project at City Commission on Tue. Sept. 03, 2024. • Pre-Construction Meeting was held on October 23, 2024. Next Steps: • Construction ongoing Start Contract Time: November 04, 2024 Contract Time: 425 standard workweek days (22 mo.) + 30 (8/18/2025) + 15 (12/01/2025) = 470 Time to Date (07/31/26): ~417 (88.7%) End Contract Time: Oct. 20, 2026 (latest schedule Jan. 14, 2027) Contract Amount: $45,253,972.12 Agricultural Lab Change Orders: $22,835.40 (8/18/2025) $49,781.94 (12/01/2025) Revised Contract: $45,326,589.46 Dock Expansion Ph II PCOs: $72,361.43 (multiple) Total Paid to Date (1-19): $23,514,353.93 (51.9%) (05/25/2026) Cold Storage Latest Reimbursement Requests: #16 for $1,023,520.75 (submitted 06/29/2026; total to date $21,260,658.56; remaining balance $2,154,923.44) Dock Expansion Phase I, II & Ag Lab (DAP FY 16) CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-433 CONSTRUCTION Month Total Amount Paid to Total Time to Date (%) Date (%) November ‘24 1.0 4.0 0.6 4.2 December ‘24 1.7 8.2 2.5 4.5 January ‘25 4.2 12.7 3.8 4.2 February ‘25 8.0 16.9 4.2 4.7 March ‘25 12.2 21.6 2.6 4.5 April ‘25 14.8 26.1 1.8 4.9 May ‘25 16.6 31.1 4.6 4.5 June ‘25 21.2 35.5 1.9 4.9 July ‘25 23.2 40.5 2.0 1.7 August ‘25 25.2* 42.2* 3.8 4.2 September ‘25 29.0 46.4 5.1 4.4 October ‘25 34.2 50.8 3.2 3.7 November ‘25 37.3 54.5 3.4 2.3 December ‘25 40.7 56.8 3.9 4.3 January ‘26 44.6 61.1 2.3 4.3 February ‘26 46.9 65.3 2.5 4.3 March ‘26 49.4 70.0 1.4 4.7 April ‘26 50.4 74.7 1.1 4.5 May ‘26 51.9 Dock 4.7 Expansion Phase I, II & Ag Lab (DAP FY 16) 79.1 June ‘26 TBD 83.8 July ‘26 TBD 4.9 CSJ: 88.7 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-433 CONSTRUCTION Docksaw-cutting 07-06-2026 – the contractor continued Expansion Phase I, II and removing & Ag concrete slab Lab located(DAP FYeast along the 16)side of the Cold Storage Building. CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-433 CONSTRUCTION 07-06-2026 – the contractor continued the of the roofing system assembly, including the 6-inch rigid roof Dock Expansion Phase I, II & Ag Lab (DAP FY 16) insulation, ½-inch glass mat reinforced gypsum cover board, and EPDM roofing membrane, on the roof of CSJ:Agricultural the 0921-02-424Building. CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-433 CONSTRUCTION Engineer: Structural Engineering Associates, Inc. (SEA) CM: Brownstone Consultants, LLC Contractor: IOC Company, LLC Status: • Project is under construction. • OSB easements have been finalized. Light easements are being worked on. • HCID No. 2 Agreement and Temporary Construction Permit were executed Next Steps: • Construction ongoing Start Contract Time: August 05, 2024 Contract Time: 480 calendar days + 30 (int’l span, 2/25/25) + 15 (weather, SEJ, 5/19/2025) + 02 (9/2/25) = 527 Time to Date (07/31/26): ~725 calendar days (137.6%) End Contract Time: January 14, 2026 (latest schedule 07/27/26) Contract Amount: $47,601,706.75 Change Orders: -$824,457.60 (OSB, 2/25/25) $36,317.42 (SEJ, 05/19/2025) $15,206.86 (9/2/2025) Revised Contract: $46,828,773.43 Total Paid to Date (1-22): $42,351,289.59 (90.4%) (05/25/2026) Latest Reimbursement Request: #11 & Final (9/09/2025). Remaining requests are for $0 (#21, 07/01/2026) International Bridge Expansion CSJ: 0921-02-479 CONSTRUCTION Month Total Amount Paid to Total Time to Date (%) Date (%) August ‘24 5.6 5.4 1.3 6.3 September ‘24 6.9 11.7 3.1 6.5 October ‘24 10.0 18.1 5.8 6.3 November ‘24 15.8 24.4 4.2 6.5 December ‘24 20.0 30.8 3.1 6.5 January ‘25 23.1 37.3 5.3 5.8 February ‘25 28.4 43.1 5.9 3.5 March ‘25 34.3* 46.7* 6.0 5.9 April ‘25 40.3 52.5 6.2 4.4 May ’25 46.4* 57.0* 4.3 5.7 June ‘25 50.7 62.7 5.2 5.9 July ‘25 56.0 68.6 2.8 5.9 August ‘25 58.8 74.5 8.7 5.4 September ‘25 67.5* 79.9* 6.2 5.9 October ‘25 73.7 85.8 7.7 5.7 November ‘25 81.3 91.5 2.6 5.9 December ‘25 83.9 97.3 0.9 5.9 January ‘26 84.8 103.2 0.9 5.3 February ‘26 85.7 108.5 1.9 5.9 March ‘26 87.7 1.0 5.7 114.4 International Bridge Expansion April ‘26 88.7 120.1 May ‘26 90.4 1.7 5.9 126.0 CSJ: 0921-02-479 5.7 June ‘26 TBD 131.7 July ‘26 TBD 5.9 137.6 CONSTRUCTION 07-03-2026 – the contractor performed hot mix asphalt paving operations within the new roadway. Dock Expansion Phase I, II & Ag Lab (DAP FY 16) CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-433 CONSTRUCTION Dock 07-02-2026 – the contractor Expansion continued Phase installing the 2-inchI,rigid II & Agconduit metal Lab at (DAP HOSBFY #1. 16) CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-424 CSJ: 0921-02-433 CONSTRUCTION Engineer: Javier Hinojosa Engineering Contractor: NM Contracting LLC CM: City of Pharr Location: 10200 S. Juniper St. Status: • Bid opening was on Thur., May 30, 2024, and a total of six (6) bids were received. • City Commission awarded the project to NM Contracting on Monday, May 5, 2025 • Pre-Construction Meeting was held on Thursday, July 03, 2025. • Contract time started Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Start Contract Time: July 16, 2025 Contract Time: 275 standard workweek days Time to Date (07/31/26): 241 (87.6%) End Contract Time: August 19, 2026 (latest schedule Oct. 10, 2026) Contract Amount: $11,888,058.76 Change Orders: $0 Total Paid to Date (1-8): $3,321,461.85 (02/28/2026, 27.9%) Latest Reimbursement Requests: $379,382.32 (#5 submitted 06/16/2026) (Total Reimbursement Request To Date: $1,274,281.75) Commercial Vehicle Parking Area CSJ: 0921-02-423 CONSTRUCTION 07-01-2026 – the contractor completed the placement and mixing of 3% cement-treated new base within a designated work area measuring approximately 768-feet in length by 35-feet in width, to a treatment Commercial Vehicle Parking Area depth of 6-inches. CSJ: 0921-02-423 CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT “To enhance health, safety and welfare in the City of Pharr by providing economical, responsive and effective professional engineering and GIS services for the planning, construction, and preservation of public infrastructure and improvement of quality of life.” END AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: 2.D. BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Bridge Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Director's Report. 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: 3.A. BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Bridge Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Approval of Minutes for May 20, 2026 - Regular Called Meeting. 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 MINUTES TOLL BRIDGE BOARD REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 118 S. CAGE BLVD. 2ND FLOOR The Toll Bridge Board met in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and following is the record of attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Edgar Delgadillo, Chairman Adalberto Campero, Secretary Lazaro Beas, Member Roberto Garza, Member MEMBERS ABSENT: Tony Martinez, Vice-Chairman EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: None EX–OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Pacheco STAFF PRESENT: Luis Bazan, Bridge Director Javier Martinez, Asst. Bridge Director Vanessa Guzman, Marketing Coordinator Cleo Salinas, Office Manager Freddy Flores, Bus. Expansion & Special Projects Manager OTHERS PRESENT: Elvia Leal, Finance Comptroller Patrizia Longoria, City Engineer Ricardo Rodriguez, City Attorney Victoria Brewster, Director of External Relations Michael Rodriguez, Asst. Police Chief Ezequiel Ordonez, Bridge México Liaison Eddie Gutierrez, Financial Consultant Sergio Ruiz, SECOESC Mariana Ruiz, SECOESC ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER A) ROLL CALL AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE EXCUSING OF ANY ABSENT MEMBER Chairman Edgar Delgadillo called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Roll call established a quorum. 1 Member Lazaro Beas moved to excuse absent members. Chairman Edgar Delgadillo seconded the motion and when put to a vote, it carried unanimously. B) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, led in the pledge of allegiance and said the invocation. ITEM 2. DIRECTOR’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT A) CROSSING AND REVENUES REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 Luis Bazan, Bridge Director introduced the item. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, went over the total crossings and revenues report for the month of April 2026. He reported total crossings for the month of April were 113,783, which was an increase of 10,628 vehicles or 10.30% compared to last year. Mr. Bazan further reported total car crossings for the month of April were 54,799, which was an increase of 9,454 cars or 20.85%. He also reported that northbound car crossings for the month of April 2026 were 42,170, which was a decrease of -7,123 cars or -14.45% and went over car crossing comparisons from other bridges for the month of April 2026. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, reported on the total truck crossings for the month of April 2026. He stated crossings were 58,984, which was an increase of 1,174 trucks or 2.03% increase and went over truck crossings comparisons from other bridges for the month of April 2026. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, also reported northbound crossings for the month of April 2026 were 58,853, which was an increase of 51 trucks or 0.09%, and stated the agriculture for the month of April 2026 had 22,849, which represents 39% of all imports from Mexico to the U.S. He further reported that the combination of northbound and southbound truck crossings for the month of April 2026 were 117,837, which was an increase of 1,225 or 1.05%. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, went over the crossing comparisons by axle for the month of April 2026. He stated cars were 54,799, 2X trucks were 3,726, 3X trucks were 4,446, 4X trucks were 724, 5X trucks were 44,358, 6X trucks were 176, mobile homes were 0, and wide loads were 142. He stated special crossings were 5,415 and the total combination for the month of April was 113,783. Lastly, Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, reported on total revenues collected for the month of April 2026. He reported the total revenues collected for the month were $2,358,081, which showed an increase of $587,006 or 33.14% in revenues. 2 B) FINANCE REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 Luis Bazan, Bridge Director introduced the item. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, called upon Eddie Gutierrez, Bridge Financial Consultant, for the April 2026 finance report. Eddie Gutierrez, Bridge Financial Consultant with Blue Stone Capital Solutions, briefly reported on the expenditures and revenues year-to-date for the bridge. C) ENGINEER’S REPORT Luis Bazan, Bridge Director introduced the item. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, stated Patrizia Longoria, City Engineer, was present and questions on projects could be entertained at this time. Patrizia Longoria, City Engineer, reported on the DAP FY16 project. She stated the project was at 79% of the time allowed and 49% of the contract payout amount and were scheduled to finish by November 2026. She reported that the contractor began installation of the wood formwork for the generator footing located north of the project site. She also reported that the contractor continued installing ceiling hangers to support the water piping at the Agricultural Building. She then presented a photo of the construction site and explained the project's status. Patrizia Longoria, City Engineer, reported on the 2nd Span Project. She stated the project was at 126% of the time allowed and 87.7% of the contract payout amount and are scheduled to finish by July 2026. She reported that the contractor completed construction of the retaining wall at the buried irrigation ditch location. She also reported that the contractor completed the concrete pour and installed curing blankets over the concrete surface to maintain moisture and ensure proper curing conditions. She then presented a photo of the construction site and explained the project's status. Lastly, Patrizia Longoria, City Engineer, reported on the Commercial Vehicle Parking Area. She stated that the project was at 79% of the time allowed and at 17.1% of the contract payout amount and are scheduled to finish by November 2026. She reported that the contractor began spreading the lime-treated subgrade at Section 6 and conducted excavation operations to install sanitary sewer pipe as part of the ongoing utility work. She then presented a photo of the construction site and explained the project's status. Discussion ensued on the engineer’s report. D) DIRECTOR’S REPORT Luis Bazan, Bridge Director introduced the item. 3 Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, reported on the upcoming BridgeConnect Trade Session, and presented Alfredo Flores, Business Expansion & Special Projects Manager, to provide more details about the event. Alfredo Flores, Business Expansion & Special Projects Manager stated that the session is open to the public and will provide current information on the United Sates-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Mr. Flores further explained that the event will feature two panel discussions, one focused on the educational aspects of binational trade and another led by industry associations that work closely with the Pharr International Bridge. Mr. Flores also stated that participating association will include INDEX, AAARAC, and the Mid Valley Custom Brokers Association. Mr. Flores concluded his presentation by announcing that the event will be held on Thursday, May 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pharr Development and Research Center (DRC). Lastly, Luis Bazan, Bridge Director, concluded by stating that this BridgeConnect session will provide valuable opportunities for attendees to learn about a variety of important topics, including the USMCA, Academic Pipeline, Industry & Economic Impact and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. He also added that these discussions will offer insight into current trends and opportunities affecting binational trade and economic development. At this time, Chairman Delgadillo stated they would deviate from the agenda and go into closed session. There was no objection. ITEM 4. CLOSED SESSION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOV'T. CODE, THE BOARD HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT IT MAY MEET IN A CLOSED (NON-PUBLIC) EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE PUBLIC PORTION OF THE MEETING AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING BELOW The time being 12:27 p.m., Chairman Delgadillo stated the Bridge Board would be entering into closed session in accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Govt. Code to discuss agenda items listed in the public portion of the agenda and Pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084 and 551.087. ITEM 5. RECONVENE The time being 1:06 p.m., Chairman Delgadillo stated the Bridge Board would be resuming the open meeting. ITEM 3. ADMINISTRATIVE A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 15, 2026 – REGULAR CALLED MEETING Luis Bazan, Bridge Director introduced the item. 4 Member Lazaro Beas moved to approve. Secretary Campero seconded the motion and when put to a vote, it carried unanimously. B) DISCUSSION AND ACTION, IF ANY, ON RATIFICATION OF THE 12TH MEXICO GAS SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,495. Luis Bazan, Bridge Director introduced the item. Member Lazaro Beas moved to approve. Secretary Campero seconded the motion and when put to a vote, it carried unanimously. ITEM 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no other business to come before the board, Member Lazaro Beas moved to adjourn. Chairman Delgadillo seconded the motion and when put to a vote, it carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1:07 p.m. BRIDGE BOARD: EDGAR DELGADILLO, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: ADALBERTO CAMPERO, SECRETARY STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF HIDALGO CITY OF PHARR ON THE 20h DAY OF MAY 2026, the Toll Bridge Board 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 Meetings Act) and their being present a quorum, I, CLEO SALINAS, OFFICE MANAGER, of the City of Pharr, Texas, certify that this is a true and correct copy of the minutes. ATTEST: CLEO SALINAS OFFICE MANAGER 5 APPROVED: ______________________ 6 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Administration Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.071, the Board 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 City 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Administration Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.072, the Board 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 City 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Administration Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.074, the Board 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 City 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: Regular (* If closed session, City Attorney must review and approve.) Issue: Fiscal Consideration: Staff Recommendation: Alternatives: Exclude Material from Public Packet? No Reason: ROUTING: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Administration Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.076, the Board 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 City 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Administration Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.084, the Board 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 City 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026 AGENDA MEMORANDUM BOARD: PHARR INTERNATIONAL TOLL AGENDA ITEM #: BRIDGE BOARD DATE SUBMITTED: July 10, 2026 MEETING DATE: July 15, 2026 FROM: Vanessa Guzman, Administrative DEPARTMENT: Administration Assistant DIRECTOR: Agenda Item: Pursuant to Section 551.087, the Board may convene in a closed, non-public meeting to discuss any matters regarding economic development issues. The City 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: Vanessa Guzman Created/Initiated - 07/10/2026

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