At-Large Place C Council Member· 2022–2026
Ernestina 'Tina' Martinez
Del Rio
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 12:40
- Avg per meeting
- 3:10
- Segments
- 186
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Top issues during term (20)
Fletcher Drive Rezoning
Property tax revenues could increase modestly with commercial rezoning, while private investment will fund building modifications.
City Employee Health Benefits
The position carries an annual salary of $140,000.
City Council Leadership Transition
The city is facing potential costs for severance, outside legal counsel, and recruitment for permanent replacements.
Bridge Toll Adjustments
Pedestrians and cyclists will pay an additional $0.25 per crossing.
Public Safety Staffing and Civil Service Exams
None
Golden Shovel Website Proposal and Digital Presence
$12,000 annually for website content/strategy plus $5,000 for lead forensics.
Advocacy Services
City share of advocacy contracts totals tens of thousands annually.
Flood Mitigation and Drainage
The city is borrowing over $11 million in total for these projects.
San Felipe Creek Pump Track Project Funding
Multi-million dollar projects impacting utility rates and long-term debt.
Voter Participation
The runoff election is budgeted at $35,000 from the City's General Fund election services account.
Gas Utility Rate and Cost of Service Study
Will determine future gas utility rates and operational funding for the municipal gas enterprise fund.
Oncology Infusion Initiative
Total project cost is approximately $1.1 million, seeking potential partnership support.
Del Rio International Airport Airline Recruitment Update
Potential future subsidy support via grant funding.
City Attorney Resignation and Administrative Turnover
The position carries an annual salary of $140,000.
Water Fund Balance and Reserves
Impacts water utility financial stability and debt service coverage.
Spark Lab Business Incubator Facility Expansion
$12,445 funded through EDC budget adjustments or fund balance.
FY 2026-2027 Golf Course Budget Planning
Budget requests will aim to keep expenses tight while funding essential capital improvements like green repairs.
Spark Golf App Integration for Thursday Twilight Play
Generates additional green fee revenue at $11 per player with zero advertising or management cost to the city.
Golf Course Financial Performance and March Revenue
March operating income was $12,992, with total quarterly revenue reaching $123,675 against operating expenses of $141,754.
drought management
You'll likely see higher utility bills if you don't adjust your usage, plus potential fines for ignoring new restrictions.
Decisions during term (114)
Recorded while Martinez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Canvass of May 2, 2026 General Election
Order Runoff Election for Mayor (Ordinance No. O: 2026-023)
Establishment of Mayoral Runoff Election Date
Accept Donation of Metal Bench
Postponement of Advocacy MOUs and Federal Contract (Items 8B, 8C, and 8D)
Postpone State and Federal Advocacy MOUs and Contracts
Request for Proposals for Vending Machine Services
Main Street Facade Grant for 700 South Main Street
HOT Funds for Birding the Border Event
Extension for Financial Advisory Services
Reallocate Funds for San Felipe Creek Blue Wall Stabilization
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
R:2026-044 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio to Authorize and Direct the Interim City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Val Verde County and the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent…
R:2026-045 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio to Authorize and Direct the Interim City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Val Verde County and the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent…
R:2026-047 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas to Authorize and Direct the Interim City Manager to Approve a Contract with Lone Star Consulting in the Amount of $48,000 for Federal Advocacy Services for the City…
Approval of March 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of Spark Lab Office Construction Funding
Deferral of Golden Shovel Website Proposal
Authorization of ICSC Las Vegas Travel Expenses for EDC Director
Voting record (2)
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