Matters — 2026

Case File 26-0685

The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $6 million in funding, to be repaid over no more than 25 years. The loan provided capital for municipal infrastructure improvements. The resolution was approved unanimously, 8 to 0.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0681

The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $484,000 in funding for city infrastructure needs. The loan was structured to be fully repaid over a specified term. The council approved the agreement unanimously on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0668

The city authorized the purchase of Pro Patch asphalt pothole patcher equipment and parts from HD Industries, Inc., the sole authorized distributor under Solicitation 2026-0169. This procurement maintained the city's capacity for pothole repair and infrastructure maintenance across the community. The City Council approved the purchase authorization unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.

Jun 23: Carried: 7 to 0

Case File 26-0181

A request sought authorization for the Mass Transit Department to issue purchase orders for alternators and parts to Romaine Electric Corporation, the sole authorized distributor, over an initial three-year period. This contract was intended to provide the transit system with reliable supply of vehicle parts needed for ongoing maintenance and repairs. The matter remained pending without reaching a final determination.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0680

The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $458,000 in funding for infrastructure projects. The loan will be fully repaid over a specified term and provided necessary capital for the city's planned infrastructure initiatives. The resolution was approved unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0696

The city council rescinded a prior resolution from July 2024 that had allocated capital asset sale funds to cover El Paso's local match obligation for the Sunland Park Shared Use Path project. This infrastructure project required local funding to complement state or federal grants. The rescission was approved unanimously 8-0 on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0699

The City Council rescinded a previous resolution that had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover the city's local match obligation for Phases 2 and 3 of the Traffic Management Center Updates project. This reversal affected how the city would finance this infrastructure modernization initiative. The council voted unanimously to approve the rescission.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0695

The City Council rescinded a 2024 resolution that had allocated capital asset sale funds for El Paso's local match obligation to the Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project. The local match funding was required to secure state or federal grant support for the trail project. The rescission was approved by an 8-0 vote on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0698

A prior 2024 City Council resolution had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover El Paso's required local matching share for the Sun Valley Project. The city rescinded that funding allocation upon receipt of state infrastructure support. The City Council voted 8-0 to rescind the resolution.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0310

The city of El Paso sold a parcel in Santa Fe Addition to MEP Electric Contracting Inc. for $22,000. The property, legally described as Lot 10, Block E, represented a conveyance of city-owned real estate to the private contractor. The sale was approved unanimously by the City Council on April 14, 2026.

Apr 14: Carried: 8 to 0

City right of way (File 26-0662)

City Council voted to terminate Pinnacle Media, LLC's non-exclusive franchise to place benches at bus stops on city right of way, which had been granted under Ordinance 018002. The termination was approved unanimously by a vote of 7 to 0.

Jul 7: Carried: 7 to 0

Case File 26-0648

The City Council authorized the City Manager to sign documents conveying approximately 330.26 acres of land legally described as Laura E. Mundy Survey 234, Tract 2, in El Paso County. The conveyance was approved unanimously by the council.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0185

A proposal sought to authorize the City of El Paso to sell a 0.318-acre parcel of city-owned property to Eli Ramos Investments, LLC, for $168,000. The property sale represented a disposition of city real estate in the Ysleta Grant area. The matter proceeded through two City Council hearings in February and March 2026 but stalled without reaching a final vote.

Mar 3: Pass

Case File 26-0085

The city sought to convey its property at 1926 Bassett Avenue to Don Luciano or Assigns for a purchase price of $483,142.68. The proposal went before the City Council for review but the matter stalled without reaching a final vote.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0841

The city is awarding a three-year security guard services contract to TriCorps Security, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Department, valued at approximately $1,958,130. This contract ensures professional security coverage for city parks and recreational facilities throughout Oklahoma City.

Jul 21: Pass

Case File 26-0849

The city is developing a Redevelopment Incentives Policy as part of its broader Housing Strategy and Comprehensive Plan update, called Envision El Paso. This policy will guide how the city encourages infill development and redevelopment projects across the city. The presentation will review the current infill approach and outline the engagement process for developing the new policy.

Case File 26-0847

The city is presenting a comprehensive housing strategy as part of its Envision El Paso comprehensive plan update. The strategy addresses the city's housing needs and provides implementation guidelines to guide future residential development. The presentation includes a scope overview, needs assessment, and proposed strategy for implementation.

Zoning Change at 210 Lee Street (26-0449)

A zoning change was proposed for property at 210 Lee Street in the Cotton Addition, shifting it from Light Manufacturing to Commercial use. This change would allow the site to be redeveloped for commercial purposes instead of manufacturing operations. The City Council approved the proposal unanimously.

May 12: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0178

The City of El Paso proposed authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the design phase of a major infrastructure reconstruction project. The project represented critical infrastructure investment for the city. City Council held multiple hearings on the matter but it stalled without reaching a final decision.

Mar 3: Pass

Canutillo Independent School District Case Number: PZRZ25-00022 Application (Z25-00022)

Two tracts in El Paso were proposed to be rezoned from Commercial/Conditions to Residential zoning. The change would have allowed residential development on land previously zoned for commercial use. The proposal was unanimously approved by City Council on April 1, 2026.

Apr 1: Carried: 8 to 0