Legislation Details

File #: 26-1171    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Members of the City Council Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/16/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of all buildings exceeding two stories in height within the boundaries of the Downtown Management District to identify potential structural and exterior safety hazards; to require property owners to correct identified violations within 30 days of notification or obtain an approved extension, subject to applicable law; and to report inspection findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to City Council within 45 days with research findings on a feasibility plan to assess all buildings with two or more stories within the Downtown Management District, including an evaluation of requiring property owners to obtain and fund inspections conducted by qualified professionals.
Attachments: 1. D1 and D6 - ASF Downtown Buildings Safety.pdf
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CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS

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Members of the City Council, Representative Alejandra Chávez, (915) 212-0001

Members of the City Council, Representative Art Fierro, (915) 212-0006

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Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of all buildings exceeding two stories in height within the boundaries of the Downtown Management District to identify potential structural and exterior safety hazards; to require property owners to correct identified violations within 30 days of notification or obtain an approved extension, subject to applicable law; and to report inspection findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to City Council within 45 days with research findings on a feasibility plan to assess all buildings with two or more stories within the Downtown Management District, including an evaluation of requiring property owners to obtain and fund inspections conducted by qualified professionals.

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