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1. OPEN MEETING

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. INVOCATION

4. CONSENT AGENDA

5. RESOLUTIONS

A. (Postponed 4/28/25) Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing May 4-10, 2025, as National Correctional Officers Week in El Paso County, Texas. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594

B. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Walter L. Miller for his dedication and service to Horizon City and El Paso County. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594

C. Approve and adopt a resolution honoring the service of GusGus, the first therapy Facility Dog in El Paso, and recognizing District Court Judge Lyda Ness Garcia for bringing this friendly companion to family court proceedings. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559

D. Approve and adopt a resolution to designate May 5, 2025, as Nancy Chavira Day in El Paso County. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594

E. Approve and adopt a resolution to designate May 11, 2025, as Stamp Out Hunger Day in El Paso County, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594

F. Approve and adopt a resolution designating May 1, 2025, as "Law Day" in El Paso County, Texas and further, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the El Paso County Law Library. Sergio Coronado, Commissioner, Precinct 4, 915-273-3596

G. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing and honoring the legacy of Angel Alfonso Gomez from El Paso, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

H. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing May 4-10, 2025, as “National Travel & Tourism Week” in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

7. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

A. Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County’s 89th Texas Legislative Agenda and Values Statements and provide discussion and input regarding Federal legislative items for the 119th Congress. Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-546-2162

B. Receive and discuss a presentation and update from the Bond Performance Team regarding the voter approved bond projects in the Capital Improvement Plan. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

C. Discuss and take appropriate action on the creation of the County’s Pilot Arts Advisory Committee, further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF). (Contract No. 2024-1031) Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

8. AUDITOR

A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding overages and shortages for the period of October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262

B. Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Title 10, § 2256.023, receive the attached presentation and investment report for FY25 second quarter ended March 31, 2025. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262

Item 8B-1 - Reconsider Item 8b

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Only the members of the Commissioners Court have a right to attend an executive session, except that legal counsel must be present if the executive session is held pursuant to Government Code section 551.071. In addition to legal counsel, Commissioners Court may include in executive session certain officers and employees if it finds that (1) their participation is necessary to the matter under consideration; (2) their interests are not adverse to the county, and (3) their presence will not waive the attorney client privilege. Generally, the Chief Administrator, Budget Executive Director, County Clerk's representatives, and County Auditor's Office representatives attend the closed session items based on the enumerated criteria, and certain other persons may attend based on the above-listed criteria or as otherwise provided by law.

B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discuss legal rights and responsibilities pertaining to the Commissioners Court’s legal authority over the University Medical Center of El Paso’s budget. Erica Rosales-Nigaglioni, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

10. REGULAR SESSION

A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Texas Administrative Code Chapter 56, Title 1, related to District and County Attorney’s reporting requirements. Bernardo Cruz, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

B. Discuss and take appropriate action in the pending matter and receive legal advice and consultation regarding the Pellicano Drive Widening Project, County Attorney’s file number 0178-23-AA. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

C. Discuss and take action regarding the pending EEOC claims and potential litigation of Charge No. 453-2024-01376; County Attorney’s file number 0084-24-EE, and Charge No. 453-2024-00267; County Attorney’s file number 0172-23-EE. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

D. Discuss and take action regarding the pending EEOC claims and potential litigation of Charge No. 453-2024-00341; County Attorney’s file number 0183-23-EE, and Charge No. 453-2024-01001; County Attorney’s file number 0087-24-EE. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

May 05, 2025 Commissioners Court Regular

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1. OPEN MEETING

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. INVOCATION

4. CONSENT AGENDA

5. RESOLUTIONS

A. (Postponed 4/28/25) Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing May 4-10, 2025, as National Correctional Officers Week in El Paso County, Texas. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594

B. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Walter L. Miller for his dedication and service to Horizon City and El Paso County. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594

C. Approve and adopt a resolution honoring the service of GusGus, the first therapy Facility Dog in El Paso, and recognizing District Court Judge Lyda Ness Garcia for bringing this friendly companion to family court proceedings. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559

D. Approve and adopt a resolution to designate May 5, 2025, as Nancy Chavira Day in El Paso County. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594

E. Approve and adopt a resolution to designate May 11, 2025, as Stamp Out Hunger Day in El Paso County, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594

F. Approve and adopt a resolution designating May 1, 2025, as "Law Day" in El Paso County, Texas and further, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the El Paso County Law Library. Sergio Coronado, Commissioner, Precinct 4, 915-273-3596

G. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing and honoring the legacy of Angel Alfonso Gomez from El Paso, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

H. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing May 4-10, 2025, as “National Travel & Tourism Week” in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

7. COUNTY ADMINISTRATION

A. Receive a presentation, discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County’s 89th Texas Legislative Agenda and Values Statements and provide discussion and input regarding Federal legislative items for the 119th Congress. Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-546-2162

B. Receive and discuss a presentation and update from the Bond Performance Team regarding the voter approved bond projects in the Capital Improvement Plan. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

C. Discuss and take appropriate action on the creation of the County’s Pilot Arts Advisory Committee, further, approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Chapter 381 Economic Development Agreement with El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF). (Contract No. 2024-1031) Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600

8. AUDITOR

A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding overages and shortages for the period of October 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262

B. Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Title 10, § 2256.023, receive the attached presentation and investment report for FY25 second quarter ended March 31, 2025. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262

Item 8B-1 - Reconsider Item 8b

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Only the members of the Commissioners Court have a right to attend an executive session, except that legal counsel must be present if the executive session is held pursuant to Government Code section 551.071. In addition to legal counsel, Commissioners Court may include in executive session certain officers and employees if it finds that (1) their participation is necessary to the matter under consideration; (2) their interests are not adverse to the county, and (3) their presence will not waive the attorney client privilege. Generally, the Chief Administrator, Budget Executive Director, County Clerk's representatives, and County Auditor's Office representatives attend the closed session items based on the enumerated criteria, and certain other persons may attend based on the above-listed criteria or as otherwise provided by law.

B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, discuss legal rights and responsibilities pertaining to the Commissioners Court’s legal authority over the University Medical Center of El Paso’s budget. Erica Rosales-Nigaglioni, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

10. REGULAR SESSION

A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Texas Administrative Code Chapter 56, Title 1, related to District and County Attorney’s reporting requirements. Bernardo Cruz, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

B. Discuss and take appropriate action in the pending matter and receive legal advice and consultation regarding the Pellicano Drive Widening Project, County Attorney’s file number 0178-23-AA. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

C. Discuss and take action regarding the pending EEOC claims and potential litigation of Charge No. 453-2024-01376; County Attorney’s file number 0084-24-EE, and Charge No. 453-2024-00267; County Attorney’s file number 0172-23-EE. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

D. Discuss and take action regarding the pending EEOC claims and potential litigation of Charge No. 453-2024-00341; County Attorney’s file number 0183-23-EE, and Charge No. 453-2024-01001; County Attorney’s file number 0087-24-EE. Jed Untereker, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, 915-273-3247

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