The city of McAllen has cut power to more than a dozen businesses in the Entertainment and Cultural Overlay District for operating without a certificate of occupancy.

"The last thing I would want to see happen is some catastrophic accident," McAllen City Manager Isaac Tawil said.

This is part of the city's increased enforcement after a police officer was assaulted while breaking up a fight in the downtown area.

The businesses affected by the enforcement were:

The Gallery
Barezzito
The Mini Bar
La Santa
17 Eleven
Studz
Montu
PH Roof
Cultura
Bar X2
Tres
Yardog
Bravo Brewing
Valle Verde
CO Horror
The Centennial
Vandu
Bronx Social Club

Cine El Rey also had their power cut off, but have since met compliance and had their power restored, according to a city spokesperson.

Tawil said city inspectors would have to go out to the businesses for an inspection and then decide if they'll issue a certificate of occupancy.

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On Friday morning, the city coordinated with public safety partners to disconnect power to more than a dozen businesses near and around 17th Street that lack a certificate of occupancy permit.

This permit certifies that every building in the city meets building and fire codes. Without a certificate of occupancy, there is no guarantee that a building is safe with proper exits, safe wiring and fire suppression systems are working properly.

Tawil said he encourages businesses to visit the building inspections department and discuss filling out an application for a certificate of occupancy.

"Get that application filled out and make arrangements to prepare the building to be inspected, so those COOs can be issued, and their electric accounts can be restored," Tawil said.

The enforcement comes weeks after a female police officer was injured downtown while trying to break up an after hours street fight.

The city says despite citations and several lawsuits, the businesses that had their power cut were what the city considered to have extreme safety risks.

Channel 5 News did ask Tawil for a list of businesses that had their power cut off, but so far has not received it.

As for now, the city manager is looking to meet with property and business owners to discuss solutions.

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