Matters — February 2026

Case File 26-0193

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.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0258

A proposal sought to authorize the City Manager to develop a Data Center Policy Framework for El Paso. The framework was designed to prioritize community engagement and coordination with utility providers and government agencies on data center implementation across the city. The matter became inactive after initial City Council review.

Feb 17: Pass

Case File 26-0102

A proposal sought to award a $2.59 million contract to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. for the Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I project, which would have constructed bicycle facilities including bike lanes at various downtown locations. The project aimed to enhance bicycle infrastructure and connectivity in the city's downtown area.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0208

The City Council considered directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to prevent Immigration Customs Enforcement detention facilities from being built in El Paso. The proposed action included collaboration with El Paso County and El Paso Water utilities. The matter stalled without a final decision.

Feb 3: Pass

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 26-0185

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.

Feb 17: 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 26-0178

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.

DeLa Riva Properties, Inc, PZRZ24-00016 Application (Z24-00016)

A request proposed rezoning a portion of property at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard from residential (R-4) to commercial (C-2) zoning. The change would have allowed commercial development at the site. The proposal went through public hearings but stalled without reaching a final decision.

Feb 3: Pass

DeLa Riva Properties, Inc, PZST25-00006 Application (File 26-0026)

A request proposed reducing rear yard and side street yard setbacks to allow a contractor's yard on a portion of Tract 228 at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard. The variance would have allowed contractor equipment and operations with less buffer space from neighboring properties and streets. The matter received two hearings before the City Council but stalled without proceeding to a final vote.

Feb 3: Second Reading

201 Cortez Drive (File 26-0187)

An application sought Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding for Cielo Towers II, a proposed affordable housing development at 201 Cortez Drive in El Paso. The 9% regional competitive program supports affordable rental housing projects, and the mayor was authorized to sign resolutions of support or no objection on the city's behalf. The matter stalled and remained inactive without final council action.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0105

The City of El Paso proposes a Memorandum of Understanding with El Paso Electric Company, Project BRAVO (a community action program), and CLEAResult Consulting. The full scope of this partnership is not available from the incomplete record provided.

Case File 26-0099

The City of El Paso proposed to convey property at 212 Dolan Street to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar for $1,608.00. The ordinance was subject to City Council review. The matter stalled without a final council vote.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0186

The City of El Paso proposed to sell a portion of city-owned property located in the Ysleta Grant area to Arnulfo Figueroa and Sandra Valadez for $202,050. The ordinance was considered by the City Council but became inactive without reaching a final vote.

Feb 17: Second Reading

Case File 26-0156

The city proposed to convey a portion of its property in Alameda Acres to JCGAR Ventures, LLC for $51,000. The matter was scheduled for City Council hearings but stalled without a final decision.

Feb 17: Pass

Case File 26-0160

A proposal sought to convey portions of city-owned property in the Lancaster Addition Unit 3 area to Juan Martinez for $49,000. The conveyance was presented to City Council for authorization. The matter stalled without final action after City Council hearings in February 2026.

Feb 17: Second Reading

Case File 26-0091

A proposed ordinance authorized the City of El Paso to sell publicly owned property to Romity Ventures, LLC for $1.53 million. The transaction involved Lot E and a portion of Lot F in Mills Map Addition and required City Council approval. The matter received multiple hearings but stalled without final Council action.

Feb 3: Pass

Case File 26-0169

A tax resale deed was proposed to convey property in Logan Heights Addition to Humberto Lozano. The transaction involved a portion of Lot 18, Block 13A and required City Council authorization. The matter was under review but stalled without reaching a final vote.

Feb 17: Pass

Case File 26-0163

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.

Feb 17: Second Reading

Case File 26-0118

An ordinance proposed to grant the City Manager administrative authority to sign certain contracts on behalf of the city, aligning with recent changes to state law. The measure aimed to streamline municipal contracting by enabling the City Manager to act without requiring additional council approval for specified contracts.

Feb 3: Fail