Projects in El Paso City Government

Discussion and action on an update of the 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety and 2022 Community Progress Bond Projects

Last active Jul 27, 2026

El Paso County Update - Veterans Assistance Program.

Last active Jul 16, 2026

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($458,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026-005-07 Playa Drain Shared Use Path, to finance the City’s local match and actual cost of construction, environmental, utility relocation, engineering, and right of way acquisition of the Project, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement, together with all required documentation, to effectuate the City’s intent to borrow such funds, and that the City Council further authorizes the City Manager to take or perform any actions required for implementation of this Resolution to receive funding from the State Infrastructure Bank and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contracts and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended. [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026]

Last active Jun 23, 2026

Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Council approval granted in the Resolution of July 1, 2024 to allocate funds from capital asset sales to fund the City of El Paso’s local match obligation for the Traffic Management Center Updates Phases 2 and 3 (TMCU) Project is rescinded upon the City of El Paso’s receipt of State Infrastructure Bank loan funds, due to the availability of State Infrastructure Bank loan funding for this purpose, and that, except as herein modified, the Resolution of July 1, 2024 remains in full force and effect. [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026]

Last active Jun 23, 2026

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($3,813,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026-008-10 Sunland Park Shared Use Path, to finance the City’s local match and actual cost of construction, environmental, utility relocation, engineering, and right of way acquisition of the Project, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement, together with all required documentation, to effectuate the City’s intent to borrow such funds, and that the City Council further authorizes the City Manager to take or perform any actions required for implementation of this Resolution to receive funding from the State Infrastructure Bank and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contracts and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended. [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026]

Last active Jun 23, 2026

Discussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate and draft a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) between the City of El Paso and Meta Platforms, Inc. The agreement shall address environmental protections, financial commitments, utility infrastructure improvements, rate payer protection, workforce development initiatives, support for the Advanced Training Center, and community accountability measures, including safeguards related to water and electric utility resources. The agreement should also include “El Paso First” hiring commitments on the additional 300 operational jobs associated with the data center located in Northeast El Paso. Further, direct the City Manager to continue the series of roundtable discussions, facilitated by an independent moderator, with suggested roundtable participants, including the Mayor, the City Attorney, representatives from El Paso Water, El Paso Electric, the El Paso Chamber, GEPAR, Meta Platforms, Inc., a resident representative, and an environmental advocate, to assist in the development of the final Community Benefits Agreement. Staff shall return to City Council within 45 days with a draft agreement for consideration and action. Water Capital Expenditures Fund, build or upgrade localized water recycling and advanced purification infrastructure, and/or repair old infrastructure. Establish a phased timeline to engineer pipeline design and infrastructure connecting to El Paso Water’s brackish groundwater lines or untreated desalination loops. This would guarantee Meta’s long-term water supply security for the data center cooling towers while physically leaving more potable water in the local aquifer for residents. - Futureland: Assist with funding sewer infrastructure for 214 homes located approximately one mile from the data center. Preserving Our Environment - Emissions Reduction Fund, develop and install solar generation and battery storage infrastructure to reduce carbon and localized pollutants. - Nature-Based Air Quality Solutions Fund localized, low-water native xeriscaping and urban forestry initiatives (utilizing native, particulate-filtering desert canopy like Honey Mesquite and Desert Willow) surrounding the campus. To mitigate localized temperature and improve neighborhood air quality. - Funding Local Grid Resilience (Solar + Battery Microgrids) Upgrade old electrical infrastructure or fund local community solar and battery storage microgrids for El Paso’s critical infrastructure (like hospitals or emergency shelters) to ensure that if the local grid faces strain, the community doesn't suffer brownouts. Ratepayer Protection Fund Meta would establish a localized escrow fund or direct subsidy program administered by the City to assist El Paso Electric ratepayers from any indirect monthly bill increases. Localized Workforce and Education Pipeline With the expanded job projection to 300 permanent roles, ensure these are focused on “Hire El Paso First Program”. (The current 380 Agreement requirement is for 50 employees) - Advance Training Center: A workforce development pipeline established in partnership with local school districts, Workforce Solutions and EPCC to create an advanced training center that prepares students and workers for high-demand careers, including fiber optic technicians, utility professionals, engineers, and server technicians.

Last active Jun 23, 2026