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A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the proposed “Montana to I-10 EP Electric Corridor, Section D” due to insufficient available budget, and “Palisades Trailhead" due to the inability to enter into an agreement with an adjacent owner.
Both projects were identified in the 2012 bond program which was approved by Council on November 6, 2012
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A Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY2026 Budget to add a $50 registration fee for dogs designated as ‘Vicious Dogs’ under Section 7.12.070 of the City Code. The fee aligns with the new regulations established in the companion ordinances, creating Sections 7.12.070 and 7.12.080, which define and regulate aggressive and vicious dogs.
This fee aligns with companion ordinances that establish new regulations and definitions for aggressive and vicious dogs under City Code Sections 7.12...
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with El Paso Electric Company (EPE), City of El Paso (CEP), El Paso Community Action Program Project BRAVO, Inc., also known as Project Bravo (PB), and CLEAResult Consulting Inc., for the sole use of the Low-Income Assistance Funds contemplated in Section 1.2.4 of the Franchise Amendment Ordinance 019022, for the installation of Cool Roofs for low-income homes within El Paso city limits.
The MOU will direct the use of Low-Income Assistance Funds, totaling $1 million over five years ($200,000 annually), for the installation of energy-ef...
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3952707 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Project Safe Neighborhoods FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $33,000.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.
The grant requests $33,000.00 with no cash match required
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5684401, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Peace Officer Mental Health Program, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $200,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.
This funding will support and expand the department's existing program, which provides mental health services to police officers and first responders
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 4365505, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Body Worn Camera, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $127,653.00, which requires a cash match by the city of $42,551.00. Grant period will be from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
The grant, titled "Body Worn Camera, FY2027," is for the El Paso Police Department and aims to provide financial assistance for the purchase of 85 new...
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A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5381302 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Criminal Justice Grant- JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $462,560.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.
This funding will be used to replace 50 outdated APX 6000 portable radios with 50 new APX Next Single Band radios that feature LTE connectivity
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That District 2 Representative, Josh Acevedo, be appointed as a City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace District 8 Representative Chris Canales, effective immediately.
He will replace District 8 Representative Chris Canales
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Susannah Byrd to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.
The appointment is made by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha of District 3
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Carlos Gonzalez to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.
His current term expires on January 31, 2026, and this proposed reappointment would extend his service to January 31, 2029
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Cynthia Retana to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.
The appointment is made by Representative Ivan Niño of District 5 and is a regular appointment to fill a term that expired
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Jose Luis Lopez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.
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Jeffrey Dan (JD) Cotham to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.
The appointment is made by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3, and is placed on the Consent agenda for the January 20, 2026, City Counc...
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Lynn Jordan Westbrook to the Fair Housing Task Force, as Alternate Member, by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.
This appointment was made by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha of District 3 and is effective January 20, 2026, with a term beginning May 1, 2024,...
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Representative Chris Canales to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
Johnson
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For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of November 21, 2025 - December 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff.
The expenditures cover the Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, and staff
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An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Don Luciano or Assigns, for the purchase price of $483,142.68 …
The sale is being conducted in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, utilizing a broker listing procedure
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An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Romity Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $1,530,000.00 …
The sale price for this approximately 0.45-acre property, which includes a parking garage, is $1,530,000.00
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An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar, for the purchase price of $1,608.00 …
The property is approximately 0.04 acres and is described as a portion of Lot 6, Block 3, Map of Pasadena
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An Ordinance amending Ordinance 16015 to grant the authority to the City Manager to administratively enter into and sign certain contracts on behalf of the City in alignment with recent changes to Local Government Code Section 252.021 and repealing Ordinance No. 016736.
This change aligns the City's purchasing policies with recent updates to the Texas Local Government Code Section 252.021, which increased the competit...
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An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Tepabe Properties, LLC., for the purchase price of $36,227.50 …
The sale price for this approximately 0.13-acre vacant lot is $36,227.50
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An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 271.876 acres of land for the sale price of $7,528,957 …
The sale price for this significant land transfer is $7,528,957
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An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 1,055.8691 acres of land for the sale price of $420,000.00 …
The sale price for this significant parcel of real property, located in Sections 9, 15, 16, 17, and 18, Block 81, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railwa...
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An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.070 (Vicious Dogs) …
The new sections aim to address gaps in current state law regarding animal-on-animal attacks and repeat aggressive behavior
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An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.04 (Definitions and Administration), Section 7.04.010 (Definitions), to amend the definition of “Animal,” amend the order of definitions, and add new definitions.
The primary purpose is to update and add definitions to align with new provisions in Chapter 7.12 regarding Aggressive and Vicious Dogs
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Discussion and presentation on the City of El Paso’s role in the regulation and enforcement of animal related issues.
The presentation will outline the available tools for addressing these issues and highlight the significant roles played by the Animal Services Depart...
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Discussion and presentation on legislative bills from the Texas 89th legislative Session that affect animal cruelty investigations.
The El Paso Police Department, specifically Assistant Chief Humberto Talamantes, is leading this discussion
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Discussion and presentation in preparation of upcoming Strategic Planning Session regarding revenue limitations and opportunities.
The session aims to prepare for future strategic planning by examining the city's financial landscape
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Presentation and update on the 2019 Public Safety Bond.
The presentation will cover the status of various initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety within the city
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Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer from PCP20FDRENOMSTR Fire Master Project to various Fire Stations for renovations, and to allocate funding for Police Department and Fire Department for the Training Academies from PCPBALANCE, Investment Interest and Fire Station 40.
Key transfers include:
$3,300,000 from PCP20FDRENOMSTR to fund renovations at various Fire Stations (PCP22FS03RENOV8, PCP22FS18RENOV7, PCP24FS27RE...
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Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0219 Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc., for a total estimated amount of $2,590,065.09. This project will consist of the construction of bicycle facilities at various downtown locations, including bike lanes, shared-use paths, and associated signage, striping, lighting, and intersection improvements. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 153 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $2,590,065.09 Total Estimated Award: $2,590,065.09 Account(s): 190 - 4450 - 38280 - PCP21TRAN05 190 - 4950 - 38170 - PCP21TRAN05 Funding Source(s): Capital Projects Texas Department of TransportationState Infrastructure Bank Loan District(s): 8 This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.
Electric, Inc. for an estimated amount of $2,590,065.09
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Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0105 Posi-Shell to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, the sole source provider for Posi-Shell base mix, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $189,354.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $109,269.00 for the initial term, which represents a 136.44% increase due to: 1. 420 additional bags from 900 to 1,320. 2. Price increase from $42.60 to an average of $47.82. 3. One (1) additional year to the contract from 2 to 3 years. Department: Environmental Services Award to: LSC Environmental Products, LLC City & State: Apalachin, NY Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $60,957.60 (Year 1) Annual Estimated Award: $63,082.80 (Year 2) Annual Estimated Award: $65,313.60 (Year 3) Initial Term Estimated Award: $189,354.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $189,354.00 Account(s) 334-3100-34130-531130-P3470 Funding Source(s): Operating Funds District(s): All This is a Non-Competitive Award - Sole Source Contract. Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022: (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, (A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Environmental Services Department recommend award as indicated to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, under the exemption listed above. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.
This is a sole source procurement due to patents held by the supplier, as indicated by U.S
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Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the Hunter Drive, McCombs Street, Trawood Drive, Rojas Drive, Edgemere Boulevard, and Resler Drive Median Improvement Projects and the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project due to the City Council decision of not issuing remaining authorized certificates of obligation. Further that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary cash budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents for the transfer of a portion of the funding for the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,820,200.16 to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund.
The affected projects include:
Hunter Drive, McCombs Street, Trawood Drive, Rojas Drive, Edgemere Boulevard, and Resler Drive Median Improvement P...
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Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the following Sports Field Lighting Projects …
These projects, initially approved on December 9, 2019, include lighting for McCord Ball Field, Ralph T
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Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve the Vision Zero Quick Build Program Policy and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to implement the program and execute any agreements, amendments to agreements, and/or documents necessary to implement the Quick Build Program.
This policy aims to rapidly implement safety improvements on El Paso streets with a documented history of fatal or high-injury crashes
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Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to ratify the outstanding invoice owed to Goldbelt Security LLC totaling $50,000.00 relating to services rendered to the El Paso Police Department for Hicks Police Training and to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoice and authorize any budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding invoice.
These funds are for services rendered to the El Paso Police Department between September 2024 and August 2025, including instructor recertification, o...
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Discussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2026 Confiscated Funds and appropriations a total of $699,558 in State and Federal Confiscated funds.
These funds, derived from State and Federal Confiscated Funds, are designated for law enforcement activities
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Discussion and action directing staff to retain an external recruiting company for recruitment of the Chief Internal Auditor.
This action follows a City Council directive on August 5, 2025, and a subsequent motion on August 19, 2025, which also specified that outside counsel ...
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Presentation to Council on the status of the Northeast water main break and El Paso Water's repair and recovery efforts.
The break led to the depletion of water reservoirs, causing widespread outages and a boil water notice for residents