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1. OPEN MEETING
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. CONSENT AGENDA
M. Approve and authorize the water and sewer rates for the El Paso County Water System d/b/a East Montana Water System, as presented on May 15, 2025, and authorize the fees to take effect on October 1, 2025. Norma Rivera-Palacios, Deputy County Administrator, Public Works Department, 915-273-3330
R. Approve and authorize the transfer of Tax Note 2022 proceeds as follows: transfer $201,000.00 from CP-TN22-PDNTRAIL-PROF SVCS to CP-TN2022-CAP OUT-MISC; and transfer $548,000 from CP-TN2022-CAP OUT-MISC to an account to be established by the County Auditors for the De Alva Stormwater Project; and transfer $100,000 from CP-TN2022-CAP OUT-MISC to an account to be established by the County Auditors for the Digital Library Technology Project. Further, approve and authorize the transfer of Tax Note 2023 Series C proceed as follows: transfer $1,327,500 from CP-TN2023C-BOB HOPE ROW-IMPROV, $500,000 from CP-TN2023C-J HAYES ROW-LAND, $12,000 from CP-TN2023C-TORNILLO SUP-IMPROV, and $548,000 from CP-TN23C-DEALVA-CONSTRUCT, in a total amount of $2,387,500 to CP-TN2023C-CONTIGENCY-MISC; and transfer $1,898,568 from CP-TN2023C-CONTIGENCY-MISC to CP-TN2023C-HAYESPH2-CONSTRUCT; and transfer $426,454.48 to CP-TN23C-TRAFFICSIGN-CONSTRUCT. Jose M. Landeros, Deputy County Administrator, Strategic Capital Development, 915-273-3592
5. RESOLUTIONS
A. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing El Paso County's receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Medallion for Fiscal Year 2023 and recognize the work of staff from the County Auditor and Budget and Finance departments that directly contributed to this achievement. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
B. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of Project Bravo. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559
C. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing May 11–17, 2025, as Economic Development Week in El Paso County, Texas, and encouraging residents to learn about the role of economic development in enhancing well-being and quality of life. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559
D. Approve and adopt a resolution designating May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week, recognizing El Paso County Public Works professionals for their EPIC service, and urging all residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in celebrating public works. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559
E. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the month of May 2025, as Historic Preservation Month in El Paso County, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594
F. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the El Paso VA Women’s Boutique Donations in El Paso County, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594
G. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing and commending the achievements of Moises G. Rodriguez, an all-around athlete excelling in the sport of amateur boxing from El Paso, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Receive a presentation from the El Paso Central Appraisal District and discuss the preliminary valuations. Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-273-3582
B. Receive a presentation from the El Paso Sports Commission regarding its quarterly status report. Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-273-3582
C. Receive a presentation from the Alliance for Regional Military Support (ARMS). Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint a member to the El Paso Area Transportation Service (EPATS) Local Government Corporation. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
9. COMMISSIONERS COURT
A. Receive a presentation from County Intern, Ryan Boatright, highlighting the importance and benefits of internship programs in County government. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
10. 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
11. PURCHASING
A. Approve and authorize the Purchase of Four (4) Ford E450-UES Battery Electric Conversion ADA Compliant and Equipped (EV Buses) for the El Paso, County Texas Transportation Authority (ETA) using the Inter-local State of Georgia Contract 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0010 awarded to ABC Bus, Inc. of Winter Garden, FL for a grand total of $1,276,569.32. Purchasing approved May 13, 2025. Funding is available in G5339D24-700000-707000-707001. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349
12. 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. (Postponed 5/5/25) 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
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May 19, 2025 Commissioners Court Regular
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1. OPEN MEETING
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION
4. CONSENT AGENDA
M. Approve and authorize the water and sewer rates for the El Paso County Water System d/b/a East Montana Water System, as presented on May 15, 2025, and authorize the fees to take effect on October 1, 2025. Norma Rivera-Palacios, Deputy County Administrator, Public Works Department, 915-273-3330
R. Approve and authorize the transfer of Tax Note 2022 proceeds as follows: transfer $201,000.00 from CP-TN22-PDNTRAIL-PROF SVCS to CP-TN2022-CAP OUT-MISC; and transfer $548,000 from CP-TN2022-CAP OUT-MISC to an account to be established by the County Auditors for the De Alva Stormwater Project; and transfer $100,000 from CP-TN2022-CAP OUT-MISC to an account to be established by the County Auditors for the Digital Library Technology Project. Further, approve and authorize the transfer of Tax Note 2023 Series C proceed as follows: transfer $1,327,500 from CP-TN2023C-BOB HOPE ROW-IMPROV, $500,000 from CP-TN2023C-J HAYES ROW-LAND, $12,000 from CP-TN2023C-TORNILLO SUP-IMPROV, and $548,000 from CP-TN23C-DEALVA-CONSTRUCT, in a total amount of $2,387,500 to CP-TN2023C-CONTIGENCY-MISC; and transfer $1,898,568 from CP-TN2023C-CONTIGENCY-MISC to CP-TN2023C-HAYESPH2-CONSTRUCT; and transfer $426,454.48 to CP-TN23C-TRAFFICSIGN-CONSTRUCT. Jose M. Landeros, Deputy County Administrator, Strategic Capital Development, 915-273-3592
5. RESOLUTIONS
A. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing El Paso County's receipt of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Medallion for Fiscal Year 2023 and recognize the work of staff from the County Auditor and Budget and Finance departments that directly contributed to this achievement. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
B. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of Project Bravo. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559
C. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing May 11–17, 2025, as Economic Development Week in El Paso County, Texas, and encouraging residents to learn about the role of economic development in enhancing well-being and quality of life. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559
D. Approve and adopt a resolution designating May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week, recognizing El Paso County Public Works professionals for their EPIC service, and urging all residents to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in celebrating public works. David Stout, Commissioner, Precinct 2, 915-273-3559
E. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the month of May 2025, as Historic Preservation Month in El Paso County, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594
F. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing the El Paso VA Women’s Boutique Donations in El Paso County, Texas. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594
G. Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing and commending the achievements of Moises G. Rodriguez, an all-around athlete excelling in the sport of amateur boxing from El Paso, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Receive a presentation from the El Paso Central Appraisal District and discuss the preliminary valuations. Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-273-3582
B. Receive a presentation from the El Paso Sports Commission regarding its quarterly status report. Melissa Carrillo, Deputy County Administrator, County Operations, 915-273-3582
C. Receive a presentation from the Alliance for Regional Military Support (ARMS). Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
8. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Discuss and take appropriate action to appoint a member to the El Paso Area Transportation Service (EPATS) Local Government Corporation. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
9. COMMISSIONERS COURT
A. Receive a presentation from County Intern, Ryan Boatright, highlighting the importance and benefits of internship programs in County government. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
10. 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
11. PURCHASING
A. Approve and authorize the Purchase of Four (4) Ford E450-UES Battery Electric Conversion ADA Compliant and Equipped (EV Buses) for the El Paso, County Texas Transportation Authority (ETA) using the Inter-local State of Georgia Contract 99999-SPD-SPD0000212-0010 awarded to ABC Bus, Inc. of Winter Garden, FL for a grand total of $1,276,569.32. Purchasing approved May 13, 2025. Funding is available in G5339D24-700000-707000-707001. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349
12. 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. (Postponed 5/5/25) 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
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