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Published: Jul 7, 2026
San Benito Police Department Acquires Second Motorcycle for Traffic Division
The City Commission approved the purchase of one BMW R 1300 RT police motorcycle for the San Benito Police Department's traffic division for $35,385.90. This purchase allows for a second motorcycle, enabling a tandem group for increased safety and presence. Funds for this purchase are available in the asset forfeiture fund. The two officers assigned to the motorcycles are already scheduled for training, and their gear is being procured. The motion to approve was made by Mayor Pro Temp Novato and seconded by Commissioner Cortez, passing unanimously.
San Benito Authorizes Grant Application for $21 Million in Infrastructure Funding
The City Commission passed a resolution authorizing staff to move forward with submitting a grant application for House Bill 500. The city anticipates applying for the full funding amount of $21 million, which will cover line repairs and various other city projects. The grant application has a deadline of July 30th. The funding is described as 'free dollars' from the Texas Water Development Board. The motion to approve was made by Mayor Pro Temp Novato and seconded by Commissioner Cortez, passing unanimously.
San Benito Approves Emergency Manhole Repairs Using Flowable Fill Technology
The City Commission approved payment of $59,365 to Mago Development LLC for emergency repairs to a broken manhole at the northwest corner of Kilgore Drive and Business 77. Mago Development LLC was chosen for their use of flowable fill, which requires no mechanical compaction and flows easily into voids, providing complete and consistent support for the manhole. This method is considered superior to cement stabilization, which requires manual compaction and may not offer the same longevity. This was one of two bids provided to the Commission. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Gonzalez and seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Navato, passing unanimously.
San Benito Police Department Expands Body Camera System with Additional Officer Subscriptions
The San Benito Police Department's body camera and digital evidence management software platform will be upgraded with 29 additional user subscriptions from VersaTerm Public Safety United States Incorporated. This expansion will provide each officer with their own camera and subscription, replacing the current shared system. The system, which operates on a cell phone platform, uploads video directly to the cloud for security, includes features like live streaming, heat maps, playback tracking, and real-time GPS, enhancing officer safety and evidence management. The cost for these additional subscriptions is $19,140, which was budgeted for. The system has been in use for approximately three years with only minor software update issues.
San Benito Approves Variance for 10-Foot Utility Easement on FM 732 Subdivision
The City Commission considered a request for a variance to allow a 10-foot utility easement for a proposed one-lot subdivision known as Stripe San Benito, located on 6.932 acres off FM 732. The 10-foot easement is specifically for the side abutting FM 732, with all other sides requiring the standard 15-foot utility easement. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Pettis and seconded by Mayor Pro Temp Novato, passing unanimously.
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