Case File 26-0698
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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funds from capital asset sales to fund the City of El Paso’s local match obligation for the Sun Valley Project is rescinded upon the City of El Paso’s receipt of State Infrastructure Bank loan funds, due to the availability of State Infrastructure Bank loan funding for this purpose,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]
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Request Northeast El Paso Meta Data Center Benefits Agreement Draft
Context: The 2026-06-23 directive gives staff 45 days to produce a draft CBA covering ratepayer protection, meaning the substantive terms are not yet public and haven't been vetted by Council.
Recommended: File a request now for the draft Community Benefits Agreement so you can review the enforceability of its ratepayer-protection language before it returns to Council for adoption.
Watch For Railroad Drive And Traffic Center Bid Postings
Context: The $10.55 million in State Infrastructure Bank loans for these three named projects was approved on 2026-06-23 after being postponed from the June 9, 2026 meeting.
Recommended: Check the city's procurement portal now for bid packages tied to the newly funded Railroad Drive, Sun Valley Street, and Traffic Management Center projects, since financing was stuck since June 9 and just cleared.
Check Meta Data Center Deal For Northeast El Paso Utility Capacity
Context: Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney on 2026-06-23 to negotiate a CBA with Meta covering water and electric infrastructure, with a draft due within 45 days (~August 7, 2026).
Recommended: Once the Community Benefits Agreement draft comes back, check whether the water and electric infrastructure Meta is funding creates spare utility capacity nearby — that could lower hookup costs for other projects in Northeast El Paso.
Ask Why Railroad Drive Infrastructure Loans Stalled Since June
Context: Council's own record states all three SIB loans (Railroad Drive, Sun Valley Street, Traffic Management Center) and four of the seven zoning ordinances were previously postponed from the June 9, 2026 meeting.
Recommended: Pull the June 9, 2026 agenda backup to find out why the three State Infrastructure Bank loans and four zoning ordinances were postponed that day, only to pass unanimously two weeks later with no objection.
Push City Manager Now On Northeast El Paso Meta Deal
Context: The 2026-06-23 vote handed CBA negotiation authority to staff, not Council, with a draft due back in 45 days (~August 7, 2026), making this the real window before terms are set.
Recommended: Engage the City Manager and City Attorney directly during the 45-day negotiation window — once they bring a draft Community Benefits Agreement back to Council, the workforce-development and ratepayer terms will be largely locked in.
Expect Construction On Railroad Drive And Sun Valley Street
Context: Council approved three State Infrastructure Bank loans totaling $10.55 million on 2026-06-23 specifically to fund construction on Railroad Drive, Sun Valley Street, and the Traffic Management Center.
Recommended: With the $10.55 million in infrastructure loans now approved, expect road construction activity on Railroad Drive and Sun Valley Street in the coming months.
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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 Sun Valley 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]
Vote: 8 for, 0 against
approve resolution rescinding capital asset sales allocation for Sun Valley Project due to SIB loan availability
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 Sun Valley 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]
Vote: 7 for, 0 against, 1 absent
postpone two weeks discussion on rescinding capital asset sales allocation for Sun Valley Project upon receipt of SIB loan funds
*Consent-style motion, maker and seconder not named in minutes