April 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular City Council Meeting
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1. Call to order; Pledge of Allegiance; Establishment of Quorum
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2. Open Forum:
Description:
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member(s) of the City Council requests one or more items be removed from the CONSENT AGENDA to the REGULAR AGENDA for separate discussion and action prior to the City Council's vote to adopt the CONSENT AGENDA. |
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3. Approval of Minutes from:
Presenter:
Mayor/City Clerk
Description:
March 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
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4. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the appointment of Jorge Ojeda by Alderman Ruben Mendoza (Place 7) to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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5. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the appointment of Jesse Sanchez by Andres Renteria, Mayor as an alternate to the El Paso Area Transportation Service (EPATS), LGC, El Paso Transit Authority (ETA).
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6. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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7. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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8. Presentation:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
On a Proclamation declaring April 22, 2026 as Administrative Professional’s Day.
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9. Presentation:
Presenter:
Mayor/Chief Vargas
Description:
On a Proclamation declaring April 12 - April 18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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10. Presentation:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
Introductory presentation on the proposed expansion of the boundaries of the Horizon Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and the recalibration of the associated Project and Finance Plan.
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11. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
On the acceptance of findings of the Town of Horizon City audit prepared by SBNG, PC for FY2025.
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12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
That the Mayor be authorized to sign the revised Interlocal Agreement with the City of El Paso for Public Health Services in FY 2026 and the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement on behalf of the Town of Horizon City and that payment in the amount of $210,555.00 as specified therein is also authorized.
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13. Public Hearing:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 0323 Amendment No. 01, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0323 (Amendment No. 01) of The Town of Horizon City, Adopting the Municipal Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year, to allow for the budgeting and expenditure of funds for Police Department vehicles and lease payments for the Administrative Building; and Providing repealer and severability clauses.
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14. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 0323 Amendment No. 01, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0323 (Amendment No. 01) of The Town of Horizon City, Adopting the Municipal Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year, to allow for the budgeting and expenditure of funds for Police Department vehicles and lease payments for the Administrative Building; and Providing repealer and severability clauses.
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15. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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16. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On the approval of a bid for the project titled "120-foot Self Support Tower", Request for Quote Solicitation No. 2026-104 to Mobile Communications America in the amount of $250,328.00 for the turnkey installation of a new 120-foot self-support tower with concrete foundation and wrought-iron security fence. The work shall be paid for by 2023 Certificates of Obligation. The project completion time is forty-five (45) calendar days from receipt of a Notice to Proceed.
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On a Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute a Master Interlocal Agreement (MILA) with Region One Education Service Center (ESC1) Cooperative.
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18. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
Authorizing staff to procure grant writing services using ESC1 RFP-25-0165 Professional consulting Services and authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract with GilFlo in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for the FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All Program.
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19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and grant a Perpetual Easement Agreement between the Town of Horizon City ("Grantor") and Hunt Horizon Mesa, LLC ("Grantee") necessitated to permit subdivision signage on City Right-of-Way.
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20. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Town of Horizon City to sponsor Clint Independent School District on their Run Sober, Run Safe 5K and 1K mile walk by waving the Special Event Permit application fee.
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21. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On a Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign a First Amendment to the Inter local Agreement by and between the Town of Horizon City and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for the Dilley, Delake & Transit Center Project to allow for the completion of certain environmental activities as well as the design services necessary for the addition of Cross River Drive and a detention basin to the project plans.
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22. Public Hearing:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the submitted Final Replat application for Horizon Manor Unit Three Replat "A" (Case No. SDR26-0001), and authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat. Legally described as a portion of Lot 19, Block 9, Horizon Manor Unit Three, Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 2.2603 acres ±. Applicant/Representative: SLI Engineering.
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23. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the submitted Final Replat application for Horizon Manor Unit Three Replat "A" (Case No. SDR26-0001), and authorize the Mayor to sign the recording plat. Legally described as a portion of Lot 19, Block 9, Horizon Manor Unit Three, Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 2.2603 acres ±. Applicant/Representative: SLI Engineering.
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24. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On the acceptance of the roadway and drainage improvements as constructed with the Verdancia Unit 1 Subdivision Construction Phase 2 and 3 for maintenance and to accept the required maintenance bond and a partial release of the performance bond.
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25. Executive Session
Description:
The City Council of the Town of Horizon City reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices,) and 551.087 (Economic Development).
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25.A. .
Description:
Deliberation regarding Real Estate acquisition — TOD drainage, ponding and storm water management. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)
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