October 6, 2020 Commission Meetings
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Items 1 - 3 - 1. Welcome.
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and the Texas Flag.
3. Invocation.
Items 1 - 3

2. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag and the Texas Flag.
3. Invocation.
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Item 4 - Announcements: Items of Community Interest.
Item 4

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Item 5 - Presentation of a proclamation to the Catholic Daughters of America Court
Number 2390 proclaiming October 18, 2020 as National Catholic
Daughter's Day.
Item 5

Number 2390 proclaiming October 18, 2020 as National Catholic
Daughter's Day.
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Item 6 - Presentation of a proclamation to Workforce Solutions Cameron in
observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Item 6

observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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Item 7 - Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the month of October as
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Item 7

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Item 9 - Consideration and possible action to approve the Minutes of the
September 1, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting and Budget
Workshop, the September 8, 2020 Special City Commission Meeting and
Budget Workshop, and September 17, 2020 Special City Commission
Meeting.
Item 9

September 1, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting and Budget
Workshop, the September 8, 2020 Special City Commission Meeting and
Budget Workshop, and September 17, 2020 Special City Commission
Meeting.
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Item 10 - Consideration and possible action to approve a request from the Special
Events Board concerning the cancellation of all City hosted events due to
COVID-19 through December 2020.
Item 10

Events Board concerning the cancellation of all City hosted events due to
COVID-19 through December 2020.
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Item 11 - Public Hearing: To solicit input from citizen participation on Proposed
Substantial Amendment to amend the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) 2019-2020 Year 45 Annual Action Plan to include the
special allocation of $403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds and reallocate
funding from an approved activity.
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Close Public Hearing
Item 11

Substantial Amendment to amend the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) 2019-2020 Year 45 Annual Action Plan to include the
special allocation of $403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds and reallocate
funding from an approved activity.
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Close Public Hearing
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Item 12 - Consideration and possible action to approve the Proposed Substantial
Amendment to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2019-2020 Year 45 Annual Action Plan to include the special allocation of
$403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds and reallocate funding from an approved
activity.
Item 12

Amendment to amend the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2019-2020 Year 45 Annual Action Plan to include the special allocation of
$403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds and reallocate funding from an approved
activity.
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Item 13 - Public Hearing: To solicit input from citizen participation on Proposed
Substantial Amendment to add the goals to the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the special
allocation of $403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds as part of the CARES Act in
an effort to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID19).
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Close Public Hearing
Item 13

Substantial Amendment to add the goals to the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the special
allocation of $403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds as part of the CARES Act in
an effort to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID19).
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Close Public Hearing
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Item 14 - Consideration and possible action to approve the Proposed Substantial
Amendment to add the goals to the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the special allocation of
$403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds as part of the CARES Act in an effort to
prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Item 14

Amendment to add the goals to the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan for the special allocation of
$403,977.00 in CDBG-CV Funds as part of the CARES Act in an effort to
prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Item 15 - Consideration and possible action to award bids on various chemicals for
the City of San Benito Water Treatment Plant Number 1 and Water
Treatment Plant Number 2 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Item 15

the City of San Benito Water Treatment Plant Number 1 and Water
Treatment Plant Number 2 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
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Item 16 - Consideration and possible action to approve the Amendment to Contract
Agreement with Mercury Public Affairs, L.L.C.
Item 16

Agreement with Mercury Public Affairs, L.L.C.
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Item 17 - Consideration and possible action to approve the cancellation of the
November 3, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting.
Item 17

November 3, 2020 Regular City Commission Meeting.
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Item 18 - Consideration and possible action to approve the calling of a Special City
Commission Meeting on November 5, 2020.
Item 18

Commission Meeting on November 5, 2020.
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Item 19 - Presentation of the City of San Benito Financial Statements for the period
ended August 31, 2020.
Item 19

ended August 31, 2020.
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Item 20 - 20. Executive Session:
a) Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas
Government Code §551.071 (1) to receive privileged
attorney-client communication regarding City of San
Benito, Texas v. Cameron County Drainage District
No.3 and Cameron County Irrigation district No.2,
James D. Penny and Larry Garcia.
b) Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas
Government Code §551.071 (1) to receive legal
advice on contract negotiations with Republic
Services.
General Session:
Item 20

a) Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas
Government Code §551.071 (1) to receive privileged
attorney-client communication regarding City of San
Benito, Texas v. Cameron County Drainage District
No.3 and Cameron County Irrigation district No.2,
James D. Penny and Larry Garcia.
b) Consultation with City Attorney pursuant to Texas
Government Code §551.071 (1) to receive legal
advice on contract negotiations with Republic
Services.
General Session:
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Items 21 - 23 - 21. Consideration and possible action on Agenda Item 20 (a).
22. Consideration and possible action on Agenda Item 20 (b).
23. Adjournment.
Items 21 - 23

22. Consideration and possible action on Agenda Item 20 (b).
23. Adjournment.
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