Accomplishments
"Together we can, AGAIN"
Re-Elect /County Judge
Eddie Trevino, jr.
Venue Projects Completed
- Amphitheater Cameron County
- Event Center
- South Texas Eco Tourism Center
Isla Blanca Park & SPI Coastal Parks
- Completed and GLO approved Erosion Response Plan
- Completed beach renourishment project with SPI & COE
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- Sandpiper Pavilion
- DJ Lenna Pavilion & Boardwalk
- Toll Booths
- Parking Lot 10
- E.K. Atwood Park-Pavilion/Parking Area
- RESTORE Funding
- Funded new road to Amphitheater/Event Center
- Park Rangers Station
- Refurbishing of Jetties Restrooms & Parking
- Refurbishing of Isla Blanca Park Restrooms & Showers
- Isla Blanca Park Beach Nourishment Project
Adolph Thomae, Jr. Park
- Entrance Road & Boat Ramp Improvements
- Educational Pavilion Shoreline Restoration Phase 3 & 4
Community Parks
- La Esperanza Park Inclusive Playground & Amenities
- La Esperanza Park Refurbish Outdoor Picnic Pavilion
- Pedro “Pete” Benavides Walking Trail Renovations
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- Pedro “Pete” Benavides Covered Basketball Court
- Santa Rosa Park Improvements
- Olmito Nature Park
- Cameron County Parks Administration Office
Cameron County Road & Bride
- Modernized County Rules and Regulations for Development and Building
- New public works warehouses in each area/precinct
- Five-year road maintenance plan
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- Capital Improvement Road Program— new construction
- South Parallel Corridor Phase II
- San Jose Ranch Road
- South Port Connector Road
- Multiple roads throughout the County
- Modernized building permit process to include doing it electronically
- Modernized GIS capabilities at Engineering
International Bridge System
- GSA Feasibility Study for the modernization of Gateway Bridge
- Received Federal funding for the modernization of Gateway Bridge – $133 million
- Improvements to Gateway Bridge Turnstiles
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- Lighting improvements at Gateway Bridge
- Added commercial lanes at Veterans Bridge
- CBP added z portals to improve waiting times for commercial vehicles
- Completed design / engineering and funding for CBP expansion of primary lanes at Veterans
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- Completed Schematic of improvements to CBP Export Dock at Free Trade Bridge
- Completed Northbound commercial lane expansion at the Free Trade Bridge
- Completed feasibility study of the Flor de Mayo Bridge
- Completed and submitted Presidential Permit Application for the Flor de Mayo Bridge
- Canopy Improvements at Veterans, Gateway and Free Trade Bridge
Capital Improvement Program
- Completed several roof replacement projects for facilities throughout the County
- Renovated several facilities throughout the County
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- Added a drive through Tax Office in downtown San Benito
- Acquired a drive through facility for the Tax Office in downtown Harlingen
- Partnered with BISD & City of Brownsville to locate a Tax Office in Southmost
- Continued to expand services throughout County Annexes
- Completed major improvements at Juvenile Detention Center
- Completed major improvements at Adult Probation Department
- Completed major lmprovements at facilities throughout the County
Drainage
- Successful in getting federal assistance in developing an RGV wide watershed study
- Received grant I+inds for a drainage improvement project in Mariposa Ranc—h Pet. 4
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- Received a grant for a drainage improvement project in Paso Rea—l Pct. 1
- Partnered with TDEM, TWDB and Drainage Districts to request funding to address drainage problems throughout the County
- Created Drainage District 6 in the La Feria/Santa Rosa Area
Economic Development
- See Economic Benefits attached
- LNG Plants — Continue dialogue with investment of up to $18 billion
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- TIRZ’s with COB Madeira Development – $1.3 Billion economic benefit when fully built out Riverfront Project
- Partnerships with EDC’s to lure industry to Cameron County
- Partnership with Port of Brownsville to lure industry to the Port
Compensation Plan
- Developed and implemented an employee compensation plan, including, law enforcement
- Raised the minimum salary for all full-time positions to a living wage
Transportation
- Merged MPO’s into one MPO, RGVMPO (5″’ largest MPO in the state)
- Current Chairman of RGVMPO
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- Cameron County has already received additional $’s because of merger
- Coordination of the West Rail Trail
- Continuing dialogue with TxDOT to get East Loop on State System – $100 million construction funding from TxDOT
- Completed several projects along U.S. 77/I69E route
- Have one pending project on U.S. 77 to convert to interstate standards
- Northbound Driscoll Relief route is open
- TxDOT acquiring right of way for Riviera Relief Route (I 69E)
- Working with CCRMA to complete environmental document for 2″‘ Causeway
- Working with CCRMA to complete their $2 billion system of projects
- Working with TxDOT on improvements on Military Highway
- Working with TxDOT on 169 Connector between Edinburg, Harlingen and SPI
- Completed Airport Improvements
- Funded reconstruction of new entrance road to County
- Airport Airport fence improvement project
- Interlocal Agreements with smaller cities
ARPA
- Received $82 million Committed $35 million
- Food bank, parks, roads, drainage, water and sewer improvements, boys & girls club, health
- Total number of residents that benefited — 450,000
Grants
- $17 million in CDBG, TDRA, Colonia Sell Help and Other grants
- Sewer, Water, Street and other improvements
Financial
- County’s valuation Budget Performance – Balanced budgets
- Clean Independent Financial Audits
- Bond Ratings — Continue to keep or enhance ratings
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- Property Taxes Collected — High percent
- Vehicle registration fees— Healthy and continues to increase
Public Health
- COVID Statistics
- Vaccine Statistics
- Public health service data
- Department Enhancements
- Press Conferences — kept public informed through Pandemic
Veterans Health
- Statistics/Number of Veterans Assisted
- Enhancements in providing services
Emergency Management
- Regular calls with Govs office, TDEM & others
- Weekly calls with Mayors, Superintendents, Hospital Administrators & others Statistics
- Special projects COVID drives
- FEMA coordination during emergencies
Communication / Technology
- IT Department enhancements
- Starlink at Bob Clark/Benavides Park
- Broadband pilot projects—rural County
- Connectivity projects — school districts
Elections
- Voter turnout Voter Registration
- Grant funds received
- Election department efficiency
Court System
- District Courtroom enhancements
- County Court of Law courtroom enhancements
- JP Courtroom enhancements
Statistics
Law enforcement
- Sheriff
- Constables
- Park Rangers
Rental Assistance Program
$2 million in rental and utility assistance funding to tenants and landlords