CDC Meeting, February 6th, 2023

Updated: February 24, 2023

Emilio Flores
Los Fresnos News

The Community Development Corporation held their board meeting on Tuesday, February 7th. At the start of the meeting City Manager, Mark Milum says on the sales tax report, “We had a decrease of 3.34%,” Milum shared that the City was expecting it to somewhat level off, He shares that though the State is showing higher, the Valley seems to be low, “[That’s] what the numbers show.”

President of the CDC, Enrique Juarez says, “Again, a very healthy financial report,” Juarez expresses that he’s lived in Los Fresnos since 2005 Juarez says, “We’ve gone from famine to a very healthy estate of affairs,”

City Manager shared the consideration and action on the purchase of Christmas decorations. This purchase would be for the front of City hall. A member commented that they would like to have some for maybe the Fire Department, Police Station, and Library as well.

Milum shared that they would look into some possible decorations for the City Park, Library, and other places more west of City Hall. In total the Large life-size sled and Holiday Stocking will cost the City $13,801 with shipping included, which alone is $1,450 But something Milum says the City says should be a great thing for some change up.

The two circled are the decorations the City of Los Fresnos has bought from Holiday Outdoor Decor. The Christmas sled, shared in the meeting, is something kids and family can take pictures on.

Marco Huerta, Place 4 on the CDC, says “I think if we have the money, I think we should spend a little bit to show off our City,” Huerta says we have some beautiful parks and they are used quite a bit. He expressed it might be worth some consideration. President of the CDC, Enrique Juarez comments that the City still has plenty of time for other purchases in the near future.