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Case File 26-0163

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An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Torresdey Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $25,000; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, also known as a portion of Tract #1, Spohr Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 16, Page 49, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas.

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The City of El Paso proposed to sell a parcel of land in the Spohr Addition to Torresdey Ventures, LLC for $25,000. The conveyance would have transferred city-owned real estate to a private developer. The matter was under review by City Council but has remained inactive since early 2026.
2 eventsFirst seen Feb 3, 2026Last activity Feb 17, 2026File #: 26-0163
City Council: Carried: 7 to 0Feb 17, 2026
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Attorney
As of Feb 2026

Verify February 17 public hearing on city land sale occurred

Context: The February 3, 2026 minutes for Item 22 state a "public hearing to be held February 17, 2026," but the February 17 Item 11 record shows only a 7-0 group vote with no hearing detail.

Recommended: Obtain the February 17, 2026 minutes and the published notice to confirm the public hearing flagged in the February 3 record was actually held and noticed before the ordinance was adopted, since the February 17 item was disposed of in a combined motion with Items 9 through 11. Ask the City Attorney's office which authority governs notice and hearing for conveyance of city-owned real property, and whether the executed ordinance recites compliance.

Source: City Council — Feb 17, 2026 →
Developer
As of Feb 2026

Pull recorded plat and deed for Spohr Addition parcel

Context: The adopted ordinance conveys only "a portion" of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, also known as a portion of Tract #1, Spohr Addition, for $25,000, and was carried 7-0 on February 17, 2026.

Recommended: Pull the plat recorded in Volume 16, Page 49 of the El Paso County Real Property Records and the executed deed to Torresdey Ventures, LLC to identify exactly which portion of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant left city ownership and whether the deed carries use restrictions, reverter, or access conditions. Also confirm whether a remainder portion of the tract stayed with the City, which would determine access and any future assemblage before you underwrite adjacent parcels.

Source: City Council — Feb 17, 2026 →
Journalist
As of Feb 2026

Ask why El Paso sold Ysleta Grant tract for $25,000

Context: The ordinance passed twice without individual discussion — Item 22 on February 3, 2026 in a group motion covering Items 20 through 23 (6-0), and Item 11 on February 17, 2026 taken together with Items 9 through 11 (7-0).

Recommended: Request the appraisal, any competing offers, and the staff backup justifying the $25,000 price for the portion of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant conveyed to Torresdey Ventures, LLC, plus the ownership filing identifying the LLC's principals. The record shows the price but no valuation basis and no explanation of why this buyer was selected.

Source: City Council — Feb 17, 2026 →

Timeline

Vote
Carried: 7 to 0

An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Torresdey Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $25,000; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, also known as a portion of Tract #1, Spohr Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 16, Page 49, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas.

Vote: 7 for, 0 against, 1 absent

adopt Ordinance 019845 authorizing conveyance of real property to Torresdey Ventures, LLC for $25,000

Items 9 through 11 were taken together

Vote
Carried: 6 to 0

An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Torresdey Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $25,000; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, also known as a portion of Tract #1, Spohr Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 16, Page 49, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas.

Vote: 6 for, 0 against, 2 absent

advertise Ordinance for public hearing (first reading) - conveyance to Torresdey Ventures, LLC

Group motion covering Items 20 through 23; public hearing to be held February 17, 2026