July 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. Discussion and Action:
Description:
On the reappointment of Shawn Jolley by Mayor Renteria to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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4. Discussion and Action:
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On the reappointment of Crispin Melendez by Mayor Renteria to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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5. Discussion and Action:
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On the reappointment of Ralph Padilla by Alderman Guillermo Ortega to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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6. Discussion and Action:
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On the reappointment of Jennifer Parker by Alderman Matthew Gardea to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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7. Discussion and Action:
Description:
On the appointment of Rafael Padilla to the Board of Adjustment as a Regular Member.
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8. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On the appointment of Robert Avila to the EDC Board of Directors Committee.
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9. Approval of Minutes from:
Description:
June 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
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10. Request to Excuse Absent Council Members:
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11. Approval of Consent Agenda Items:
REGULAR AGENDA
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12. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/CIP Manager
Description:
On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.
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13. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/EDC Executive Director
Description:
On a Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Horizon Economic Development Corporation to expend an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the construction of additional office space within the Horizon Economic Development Corporation's offices.
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14. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
To Ratify a Resolution to declare the items listed on Attachment "A" to the Resolution as surplus property and authorize the Town Finance Director to transfer ownership of said items to other units of local government pursuant to Interlocal agreements in accordance with applicable state law to certify continuing public purpose and benefit to the Town of Horizon City.
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15. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Finance Director
Description:
On setting the dates for the budget workshop, hearings on the City budget and tax rate and authorizing the Mayor to publish the proposed tax rate based on the filed budget. The recommended date for the budget workshop is August 4, 2026. The date for the Budget Hearing is August 25, 2026, and the Tax Rate Public Hearing is September 8, 2026. All budget related meetings are scheduled to be held at 6:00 pm.
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16. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
Approve and authorize the purchase of a Key Variable Loader (KVL) for programming portable and mobile radios, using surplus funds from the Public Safety Communications account in an amount not to exceed $14,000.
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17. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Police Chief
Description:
Approve and authorize the purchase of four Microsoft Surface laptops for use by Public Safety Communications, using surplus funds from the Public Safety Communications account in an amount not to exceed $19,000.
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18. Discussion and Action:
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Mayor/Planning Director
Description:
On an extension to the subdivision improvement substantial completion expiration date to January 08, 2027, pursuant to Section 4.11.2 Expiration of Final Plat Approval, and to reaffirm City Council approval of Final Subdivision Plat application for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 18 (SDF25-0002), recording plat application and authorizing the Mayor to sign the recording plat legally described as A Portion of Leigh Clark Survey No. 297, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 17.354 ± acres. Application submitted by Applicant/Representative: TRE & Associates.
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19. Discussion and Action:
Presenter:
Mayor/Planning Director
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On a Resolution to task GilFlo Consulting on providing professional, financial and oversight services for a State Infrastructure Bank Loan to cover budget shortfalls for the North Darrington Reconstruction Project. This Resolution would approve the project roadmap, completion of the Funding Gap Analysis, completion of the Financial Feasibility Assessment and direct staff to provide all necessary information to support timely completion of the project.
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20. 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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