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OPEN MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CONSENT AGENDA
C. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032, approve and authorize the acceptance of donations of food from the El Paso Automobile Dealers for County Tax Office employees. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
RESOLUTIONS
A. (Postponed 10/06/25) Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Linda Mais for her greatest achievements as a dedicated veteran caregiver and former federal agent in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
PUBLIC COMMENT
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve and authorize the appointment of Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director of Budget and Finance, as the Court's appointment for the unexpired term ending December 17, 2025, to the City's Tax Advisory Committee, effective immediately. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
COMMISSIONERS COURT
A. Pursuant to Chapter 396 of the Texas Transportation Code, hold a public hearing regarding the potential adoption of the Order Establishing Rules for Outdoor Businesses in El Paso County. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
B. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Order Establishing Rules for Outdoor Businesses in El Paso County. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
C. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of a County Fire Code, in accordance with Chapter 233 of the Texas Local Government Code. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
D. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize a waiver of fees—including the special event fee, application fee, and refundable security deposit—for the use of a portion of San Felipe Park for the Pan American Speedway groundbreaking. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Commissioners Court meeting schedule for November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
PURCHASING
A. Approve and authorize the purchase of Texas Voter Focus License, Implementation, and Maintenance (12509238) for El Paso County Elections Department using BuyBoard Contract 710-23 awarded to VR Systems Inc. from Tallahassee, FL for a grand total of $1,037,347.00. Purchasing approved on 9/26/2025. Funding is available in GF-ELECTIONS-ELECTIONS EXPENSE. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349
B. Approve and authorize the Purchase and Installation of HVAC VRF and RTU'S for the El Paso County Facilities Department (12409140) using Sourcewell Contract 070121-JHN awarded to Johnson Controls, Inc. of Chesapeake City, Maryland, for a grand total of $1,023,397.31. Purchasing approved on October 1, 2025. Funding is available in CP-CO25-HVACYOUTHFAM-RENOV. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349
AUDITOR
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 114.023, 114.024, 114.025 and 114.026, receive the attached presentation and the interim financial report for the month ended August 2025. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262
HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Receive an update, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding HB718 (88th Session) and the County Tax Assessor- Collector's Office. Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 915-273-3520
PUBLIC WORKS
A. RESOLUTION – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the submittal of a Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation and other relevant agencies requesting the transfer of the Rural Transit District designation from El Paso County to the El Paso Area Transportation Services, Local Government Corporation (EPATS), effective September 1, 2026, pending final review and approval from the County Attorney’s Office. (Contract No. 2025-0855) John Andoh, Director, Transit Operations, 915-273-3838
GRANT APPLICATIONS
A. GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Home Delivered Meals (HDM) FY26-27 Grant Application (No. HDM-2026167). Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution authorizing County Grant Program Year 2026, certifying a County match of $35,734.75. Funds are available in GF-NUTRIADMIN-SALARY-FT REG. (Contract No. 2025-0853) Irene Gutierrez, Executive Director, Community Services, 915-273-3485
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 and County Clerk's 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.
REGULAR SESSION
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County Local Administrative Judges’ Order concerning the County’s Hiring Waiting Period Implementation Policy; County Attorney’s file number 0172-25-LC. Manuel Romero, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, (915) 273-3238
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Oct 20, 2025 Commissioners Court Regular
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OPEN MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CONSENT AGENDA
C. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 81.032, approve and authorize the acceptance of donations of food from the El Paso Automobile Dealers for County Tax Office employees. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
RESOLUTIONS
A. (Postponed 10/06/25) Approve and adopt a resolution recognizing Linda Mais for her greatest achievements as a dedicated veteran caregiver and former federal agent in El Paso County, Texas. Ricardo A. Samaniego, County Judge, County Judge's Office, 915-273-3591
PUBLIC COMMENT
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. Approve and authorize the appointment of Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, Director of Budget and Finance, as the Court's appointment for the unexpired term ending December 17, 2025, to the City's Tax Advisory Committee, effective immediately. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
COMMISSIONERS COURT
A. Pursuant to Chapter 396 of the Texas Transportation Code, hold a public hearing regarding the potential adoption of the Order Establishing Rules for Outdoor Businesses in El Paso County. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
B. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Order Establishing Rules for Outdoor Businesses in El Paso County. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
C. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the adoption of a County Fire Code, in accordance with Chapter 233 of the Texas Local Government Code. Jackie Butler, Commissioner, Precinct 1, 915-273-3594
D. Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize a waiver of fees—including the special event fee, application fee, and refundable security deposit—for the use of a portion of San Felipe Park for the Pan American Speedway groundbreaking. Iliana Holguin, Commissioner, Precinct 3, 915-273-3594
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Commissioners Court meeting schedule for November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026. Betsy C. Keller, Chief Administrator, County Administration, 915-273-3600
PURCHASING
A. Approve and authorize the purchase of Texas Voter Focus License, Implementation, and Maintenance (12509238) for El Paso County Elections Department using BuyBoard Contract 710-23 awarded to VR Systems Inc. from Tallahassee, FL for a grand total of $1,037,347.00. Purchasing approved on 9/26/2025. Funding is available in GF-ELECTIONS-ELECTIONS EXPENSE. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349
B. Approve and authorize the Purchase and Installation of HVAC VRF and RTU'S for the El Paso County Facilities Department (12409140) using Sourcewell Contract 070121-JHN awarded to Johnson Controls, Inc. of Chesapeake City, Maryland, for a grand total of $1,023,397.31. Purchasing approved on October 1, 2025. Funding is available in CP-CO25-HVACYOUTHFAM-RENOV. Karen Davidson, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Department, 915-273-3349
AUDITOR
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 114.023, 114.024, 114.025 and 114.026, receive the attached presentation and the interim financial report for the month ended August 2025. Barbara Parker, County Auditor, County Auditor's Office, 915-273-3262
HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Receive an update, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding HB718 (88th Session) and the County Tax Assessor- Collector's Office. Sam Trujillo, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources Department, 915-273-3520
PUBLIC WORKS
A. RESOLUTION – Discuss and take appropriate action to authorize the submittal of a Resolution to the Texas Department of Transportation and other relevant agencies requesting the transfer of the Rural Transit District designation from El Paso County to the El Paso Area Transportation Services, Local Government Corporation (EPATS), effective September 1, 2026, pending final review and approval from the County Attorney’s Office. (Contract No. 2025-0855) John Andoh, Director, Transit Operations, 915-273-3838
GRANT APPLICATIONS
A. GRANT APPLICATION - Approve and authorize the County Judge to submit the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Home Delivered Meals (HDM) FY26-27 Grant Application (No. HDM-2026167). Further, authorize the County Judge to sign the Resolution authorizing County Grant Program Year 2026, certifying a County match of $35,734.75. Funds are available in GF-NUTRIADMIN-SALARY-FT REG. (Contract No. 2025-0853) Irene Gutierrez, Executive Director, Community Services, 915-273-3485
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 and County Clerk's 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.
REGULAR SESSION
A. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding El Paso County Local Administrative Judges’ Order concerning the County’s Hiring Waiting Period Implementation Policy; County Attorney’s file number 0172-25-LC. Manuel Romero, Assistant County Attorney, County Attorney's Office, (915) 273-3238
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