Municue
El Paso, TX

Case File 26-0193

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Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney- that prior to the award of any City contract where the proposed awardee has been involved in prior or active litigation with the City- to brief City Council on the background and context of such litigation and any other related legal considerations relevant to the proposed contract, with such briefing to occur in executive session.

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A proposal sought to require the City Attorney to brief City Council on any prior or active litigation between the City and contractors before awarding contracts to them. The measure aimed to ensure transparency on legal risks and litigation history when making contracting decisions. The matter was brought before City Council but remains inactive and did not advance.
3 eventsFirst seen Feb 3, 2026Last activity Feb 3, 2026File #: 26-0193
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contract
policy
governance

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A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Acevedo, to Approved as Revised the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Amend the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

Hearing
Pass
City Council →

A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Acevedo, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote: