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.

August 5, 2025 Special City Council Meeting.

On a presentation by Annette Guitierrez, Rio Grande Council of Governments Executive Director, on the development of a new five-year Comprehensive Economic Strategy (CEDS).

On the approval of the FY2026 El Paso County 911 District annual budget.

 On an update on the Capital Improvement Program.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement for the N. Darrington Road Reconstruction Project with Huitt Zollars to extend the term of the Agreement to May, 2027 and to increase the compensation paid to Huitt Zollars to an amount not to exceed $44,601.90.

On a resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to sign an Interlocal Agreement in form and substance approved by the City Attorney with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) for the RMA to provide geotechnical studies and services associated with the N. Darrington Reconstruction Project in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.

To ratify  the Town of Horizon City Police Department's acceptance of an award from the Texas Facilities Commission to purchase 2 vehicles from the State of Texas, State and Federal Surplus Property Office for the amount of $1,000.00 each, in accordance with the authority granted to Texas Facilities Commission through HB 229 (84th legislature) Texas Government Code 2175.308.

That the Chief of Police is authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Horizon City and El Paso County, Texas to provide for radio interoperability between the HCPD and the El Paso County Sheriffs Department. 

That the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase capital equipment in the amount of $81,166.30 using Public Safety funds from the Police Department.

That the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase capital equipment in the amount of $89,770.00 using Public Safety Communications funds from the Dispatch budget.

On the award of solicitation 2025-124RFP for Emergency Vehicle Equipment and Maintenance f/PD - Re-Bid Project to One Stop Mobile Technology Specialist & Communication, LLC.

To authorize the Town of Horizon City Police Chief to sign an MOU with the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations for the reimbursement of overtime worked for by the Task Force Officer currently assigned there.

On a resolution authorizing the Mayor and Police Chief to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for the use of their incinerator for the safe and proper disposal of seized narcotics by the Horizon City Police Department at a rate of $1.25 per lb.

The Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2025 - 2026 Budget will be conducted on August 26, 2025 and the Public Hearing on the Proposed Tax Rate will be conducted on September 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm at 15001 Darrington Road. The adoption of the FY 2025 Budget and Tax Rate will be on September 9, 2025. 

On a motion to authorize the Finance Director to publish notice of the intent of the City Counsel to adopt the Voter-Approval Tax Rate of $0.535368 for FY 2025-2026. 

1st Reading of Ordinance _________, An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Horizon City, Texas, approving the 2025 ad valorem tax rate and levy of assessed valuation of all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city; providing for penalties and interest; and providing for the following: findings of fact; severability; savings clause; publication and effective date.

1st Reading of Ordinance No. ________, An Ordinance of the Town of Horizon City, Texas enacting the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025-2026; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; providing for repealer and severability clauses.

2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 03, An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0313 of the Town of Horizon City, adopting the municipal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to allow for the transfer of funds in the 2025 Storm Water and Streets Department Budget; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.

2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 03, An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0313 of the Town of Horizon City, adopting the municipal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to allow for the transfer of funds in the 2025 Storm Water and Streets Department Budget; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.

1st Reading of Ordinance No. 0313 Amendment No. 04, An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 0313 of the Town of Horizon City, adopting the municipal budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to allow for the transfer of funds in the amount of $55,000.00 from the Police Department Budget to the Administration Budget for the purchase of 2 city vehicles; and providing for repealer and severability clauses.

This item was postponed at the 6/10/25 and 7/8/25 Regular City Council Meetings. On the Final Subdivision Plat application for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 16 (Case No. SDO25-0001) to reaffirm approval and to allow recording of the plat prior to the completion of all required improvements secured by sufficient bond.  The subject property is legally described as a Portion of Leigh Clark Survey No. 297, Town of Horizon City, El Paso County, Texas. Containing 21.481 acres ±. Application submitted by TRE & Associates, LLC.

This item was postponed at the 6/10/25 and 7/8/25 Regular City Council Meetings.  On a Resolution for Rancho Desierto Bello Unit 16 Subdivision Plat to authorize the issuance of conditional building permits for eleven (11) new residential structures.

On a Resolution authorizing the Town of Horizon City to sponsor the Veterans Day Expo Celebration to be held at Desmond Corcoran Park by waiving the Special Event Permit application fee of $500.00.

2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance adopting a Zoning change within the municipal limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; rezoning 66.86 acres. Lots 1 through 11, Blocks 7 and 8, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling) and R-2 (Single-Family Dwelling), to Ponding area. Lots 1 through 23, Blocks 8 through 10 and Block 9, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling) to T3 (Suburban). Lots 1 through 27, Blocks 4, 5, 6, 11 through 14, and Block 12, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling) to T4 (Urban). Lots 1 through 30, Blocks 1 through 3 and Blocks 17 through 22, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, Two, and Three, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling)  and C-1 Commercial, to T5 (Mixed-Use). Lots 1 through 10, Block 16, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit Two, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling), to be Rezoned to Civic. Authorizing the notation of the change on the official zoning map of the Town; providing for the following: findings of fact; repealer; severability; and proper notice and hearing.

2nd Reading of Ordinance No. _____, An Ordinance adopting a Zoning change within the municipal limits of the Town of Horizon City, Texas; rezoning 66.86 acres. Lots 1 through 11, Blocks 7 and 8, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling) and R-2 (Single-Family Dwelling), to Ponding area. Lots 1 through 23, Blocks 8 through 10 and Block 9, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling) to T3 (Suburban). Lots 1 through 27, Blocks 4, 5, 6, 11 through 14, and Block 12, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling) to T4 (Urban). Lots 1 through 30, Blocks 1 through 3 and Blocks 17 through 22, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit One, Two, and Three, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling)  and C-1 Commercial, to T5 (Mixed-Use). Lots 1 through 10, Block 16, Horizon Country Club Estates Unit Two, from R-4 (Single/Two Family Dwelling), to be Rezoned to Civic. Authorizing the notation of the change on the official zoning map of the Town; providing for the following: findings of fact; repealer; severability; and proper notice and hearing.

On a resolution to reject the rate increase proposed by Texas Gas Service. 

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).