Adopted Budget FY 2018-2019

City of McAllen, Texas
Mission Statement
Dedicated to consistently providing high quality services and
quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen.
Accomplishment of Major Goals Established in Prior Year Budget
(Fiscal Year 2017-18)
The goals adopted by the Mayor and City Commission for FY 2017-18 as well as each status as follows:
Continue to implement City Business Plan
‣ Continue Incentive programs for "Destination" Retail Projects including La Plaza Mall
Management’s Response: Simon at La Plaza Mall was renovated with an additional 80,000 sq. ft.
two level building with room for specialty stores and restaurants. Grand Opening held in November-
December. Construction of a Two Story Parking Garage on South side completed.
‣ Facilitate redevelopment of Old Civic Center site
Management’s Response: Working with Simon and Provident to develop a mixed-used attraction.
‣ Continue to Retail recruitments efforts nationwide
Management’s Response: A top recruitment firm hired to attract businesses to compliment McAllen
at the “destination of choice” La Plaza Mall is completed and new business have open stores.
‣ Continue to bring new manufactures to the Region
Management Response: Two new companies creating 450 new jobs opened this year. (MEDC
REPORT)
‣ Design and erect new monument signs at City entrances.
Management Response: Entry monument completed at Bicentennial & Uvalde. Propose adding 23 rd
& Military Highway and Taylor Road and Frontage.
Complete City assets currently in design
‣ Construct new Two Level Parking Structure at McAllen Public Safety Building at 1601 Bicentennial
Management’s Response: Parking Garage has been completed on the East and South side of the
recently renovated La Plaza Mall.
‣ Construct New Youth Baseball Complex
Management’s Response: Completed. Grand Opening was held in July 2018.
‣ Construct new Girls Softball Complex
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