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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/3/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available Meeting Extra1: 03-03-2026 Addition to the Agenda 03-03-2026 Addition to the Agenda  
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26-0294 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of February 3, 2026 and the Work Session of February 16, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0044 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
26-0265 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Boeing Business District General Aviation Ground Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and American Air Lodge, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“Lessee”) regarding the following described property: Parcel 2C, being a portion of Lot 2, Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 10, consisting of approximately 60,050 square feet of land, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and municipally known and numbered as 1776 American Drive, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0279 14. ResolutionsA Resolution for City Council to approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2024-0557 to the project known as El Paso International Airport Five Node Intersection Remediation Stage 1 with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of $412,355.00 to rename the airfield in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular for Standards for Airport Sign Systems. The new, increased contract sum, including this Change Order is $22,845,663.27.   Not available Not available
26-0285 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Council approves Deductive Change Quantity Notice No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-0469 to the project known as El Paso International Airport Reconstruction of Taxiway G with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of ($918,141.86) for the reduced construction costs related to quantity under-runs. The final contract sum, including this Change Order Notice is $11,994,625.47. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any document and contract amendments needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution.   Not available Not available
26-0286 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Council approves Deductive Change Quantity Notice No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-0430 for the project known as El Paso International Airport Relocation of Taxiway M with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of ($303,055.20) for the reduced construction costs related to quantity under-runs. The final contract sum, including this Change Quantity Notice is $14,891,282.50. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any document and contract amendments needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution.   Not available Not available
26-0238 17. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5407102 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Operation Lone Star Grant FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $500,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.   Not available Video Video
26-0238 17. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5407102 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Operation Lone Star Grant FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $500,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.   Not available Video Video
26-0239 18. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3060711, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "West Texas Anti-Gang Center FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $3,213,874.22. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0245 29. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, grant application number 5185403 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2027 Border Zone Grant Program to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $242,253.80 with no cash match required to purchase vehicles and equipment needed for emergency response services associated with security and rescue activities.   Not available Video Video
26-0234 110. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
26-0270 111. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Consent to Assignment Agreement by and among the City of El Paso (“City”); CONSOR Engineers, LLC (“Assignor”); and CONSOR North America, Inc. (“Assignee”), whereby the City agrees to the assignment of the contracts listed in the attached Appendix “1” from Assignor to Assignee, said Assignor and Assignee existing and operating under common ownership and control.   Not available Not available
26-0267 112. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform municipal solid waste engineering services on a task-by-task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following three consultants: 1. Burgess & Niple, Inc. 2. Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. 3. Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $400,000.00.   Not available Not available
26-0268 113. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and CEA Engineering Group, Inc., a domestic for-profit corporation, for a project known as “2026-0072R Civil Engineering Professional Services for the Airport Road Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project” for an amount not to exceed $719,817.25.   Not available Not available
26-0282 114. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Gannet Fleming, Inc. (Successor-In-Interest to DEC-El Paso, LLC) (“Consultant”) whereby Consultant agrees to provide additional architect and engineering services for the Ysleta Port of Entry Pedestrian Improvement Project, in exchange for additional payment from the City in an amount not to exceed $165,662.32, thereby increasing the original contract price from $1,105,664.52 to $1,271,326.84.   Not available Not available
26-0307 115. Board Re-AppointmentsEdward Escudero to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Not available
26-0308 216. Board AppointmentsRaul Garcia to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Not available
26-0287 117. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation?2026-0122 Chevrolet Proprietary Parts and Service to?Bravo Cadillac Southwest LP LLC?for?a term of?three (3)?years?for an estimated amount of $210,000.00. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Bravo Cadillac Southwest LP LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $70,000.00 Term Estimated Award: $210,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $210,000.00 Account(s) 532-3600-37020-531210-P3701 532-3600-37020-531250-P3701 Funding Source(s): Supply Support Fund District(s): All ? Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments?recommend a non-competitive award for a new contract under?Procurement Sourcing Policy Section 9.1.8.1 (2):?If a contract cannot be awarded after two competitive?procurements/selection process, the requirement can be fulfilled?by a non-competitive award.??    Not available Not available
26-0288 118. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing?be authorized to increase contract 2021-1127 Barricade Rental Services?to?Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals.?This?change order will?increase referenced contract?by $165,896.75?for a total?estimated?amount not to exceed $2,077,159.38. Department: Streets and Maintenance Supplier: Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Amount: $1,911,262.63 Change Order Amount: $165,896.75 Total?Estimated Amount not to?Exceed:? $2,077,159.38 Account(s) 532-1000-32120-524110-P3120 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All   Not available Not available
26-0256 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Martin Armendariz, for the purchase price of $197,500.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tracts 9 and 10, Boothe Ville No. 2, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 54, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
26-0266 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.180 (Regulations Pertaining to Certain Special Situations), Subsection B (the regulations applicable to each such zone are as follows:), to Delete Paragraph 31 (Reserved for Library Vehicles Only), Item B. Two spaces on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Oregon Street and El Paso Street, and to add paragraph 34 (reserved for Library and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) vehicles only), Item A. Two spaces on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Oregon Street and El Paso Street; the penalty as provided for in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0185 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Eli Ramos Investments, LLC, for the purchase price of $168,000.00; such real property legally described as Tract 22 B, Block 38, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing 0.318 acres of land, more or less, and being as further described by metes and bounds as shown on Exhibit “A” and made part thereof for all purposes, and Tract 22 C, Block 38, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing 0.205 acres of land, more or less, being more particularly described by metes and bounds shown on Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof for all purposes, also known as 8821 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Video Video
26-0186 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Arnulfo Figueroa and Sandra Valadez for the purchase price of $202,050.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 4C N/K/A Tract 4-C-3, Block 38, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the resurvey of said Ysleta Grant made by El Paso County, Texas, for tax purposes, and a portion of Lot 6, Block 2, Frutus Place, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof on file in Volume 11, Page 32, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0313 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to request that the City Manager and City Attorney provide a quarterly report to Mayor and Council on the status of the balance owed by the Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Campaign. The report should include the balance owed, interest, and copies of invoices sent on a monthly basis to Donald J. Trump for President Inc.   Not available Video Video
26-0314 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from renewing any existing agreements and/or entering into any new agreement with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for the provision, operation, or use of Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and to refrain from utilizing future grant awards or City of El Paso funds to contract for similar technology. For clarity, this item does not pertain to user-operated handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers for parking enforcement or similar uses.   Not available Video Video
26-0178 125. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the design of the STP-MM Reconstruction Project On System grant improvements, “I-10 Deck Plaza Project”, which has an estimated total project cost of $10,601,001.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $584,321.00 plus any cost overruns. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement. [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2026]   Not available Video Video
26-0292 126. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation?2025-0107 Sign Panels and Airfield Lighting?to?ADB Safegate Americas, LLC.,?the sole?and?authorized provider of ADB parts, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $589,671.58. Supplier will?be required?to?provide an?updated sole source letter and?affidavit?each year. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: ADB Safegate Americas, LLC City & State: Gahanna, OH Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1 Estimated Award: $289,671.58 Year 2 Estimated Award: $150,000.00 Year 3 Estimated Award: $150,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $589,671.58 Account(s) 562 - 3010 - 62335 - 580270 - G62A19390 Funding Source(s): Airport Capital - Taxiway M Project District(s): 3 Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and the Aviation Department?recommend a non-competitive award under Local Government?General?Exemption: Section 252.022 -?(7) a procurement of items that are availab   Not available Video Video
26-0264 127. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the results of the Environmental Services - P-Card and Travel Audit A2026-07.   Not available Video Video
26-0298 128. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to use $25,230,977 from the following sources towards the El Paso Public Safety Training and Fire Department Headquarters and Vehicle Maintenance and Logistics Center project (2022-0759R): Proceeds from the sale of City capital assets, including the future sale of presently existing public safety properties; and 2019 Public Safety Bond project savings. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to effectuate any budget transfers necessary to ensure said funds are transferred, obligated, and expended in accordance with this Resolution.   Not available Video Video
26-0299 129. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to amend contract 2022-0759R, El Paso Public Safety Training Academy and Fire Department Headquarters and Vehicle Maintenance and Logistic Center, to award to Jordan Foster Construction LLC the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for a total amount of $128,152,730.00.   Not available Video Video
26-0284 130. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on selection of the Chief Internal Auditor.   Not available Video Video
26-0284 130. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on selection of the Chief Internal Auditor.   Not available Video Video
26-0328 1ADD1. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso appoint to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Laura Avalos to Position 3, whose term will expire on February 1, 2028.   Not available Video Video
26-0314 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from renewing any existing agreements and/or entering into any new agreement with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for the provision, operation, or use of Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and to refrain from utilizing future grant awards or City of El Paso funds to contract for similar technology. For clarity, this item does not pertain to user-operated handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers for parking enforcement or similar uses.   Not available Video Video