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Key actions recorded by the board included: adoption of minutes for the January 29 board meeting; authorization to advertise construction lettings and execute interlocal agreements with El Paso County and the town of Horizon City for multiple projects; approval of selection criteria and authorization for issuance of a procurement for financial advisory services; and contract amendments for construction management software access and for design/management clarifications on locally funded projects.

Votes and formal outcomes (as reflected in the meeting record):
- Adoption of minutes for the Jan. 29 meeting (agenda item 2): motion made and carried by recorded aye vote.
- Resolution authorizing advertisement of a construction letting and execution of an amended interlocal for the countywide bus passenger shelters project with El Paso County (agenda item 4): board approved; two resolutions (interlocal and letting) were combined into one motion and carried.
- Resolutions authorizing advertisement of a construction letting and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with El Paso County for the John Hayes Street Extension Phase 2 project (agenda item 5): board approved; two resolutions combined into one motion and carried.
- Resolutions authorizing advertisement of a construction letting and execution of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the town of Horizon City for the Rodman Street shared‑use path project (agenda item 6): board approved; two resolutions combined into one motion and carried.
- Resolution establishing scoring criteria and authorizing issuance of a procurement for financial advisory services (agenda item 7): board approved the selection criteria and authorized the executive director to issue the procurement; staff said the RFP will be issued and proposals reviewed by a committee including representatives from the city and county before the board makes a final selection.
- Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to work authorization number 4 with HNTB Corporation to provide Procore access for the Wyler Bridal Tramway Phase 1 project (agenda item 8): board approved an amendment adding $17,000 to HNTB’s construction management authorization to provide Procore access at Texas Parks and Wildlife’s request.
- Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to work authorization number 66 with Atkins (Atkins Realis USA Inc.) for the Langford Street Improvements project (agenda item 9): board approved a cleanup amendment requested by HUD clarifying Atkins’ design and construction management scope; no fee change was reported.
- Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at El Paso on behalf of the Hahn Institute for a Tornillo/Guadalupe Port of Entry study (agenda item 10): board approved the interlocal to fund study work intended to identify benefits and outreach opportunities to increase port usage.

Several items were information or updates rather than votes: change orders executed by the executive director for the El Paso County Pavements Airport Hangar Expansion Project (two recent change orders reported, one no‑cost wage rate determination and one additional excavation for about $92,000 within delegated authority), a quarterly update on the Borderland Expressway project and the 2013 El Paso County Comprehensive Mobility Plan, and staff reports on the county transit facility project and ongoing Pelicano Drive legal proceedings.

Staff recommended approval on all resolutions presented for action, and the board passed the motions as shown in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CRRMA 03/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority board on March 10 approved a bundle of resolutions and amendments that authorize construction lettings, interlocal agreements, procurement issuance and several contract amendments for county and municipal transportation projects.","taxTitle","El Paso City, El Paso County, Texas","taxId",2792,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638424,"Camino Real RMA approves termination of Border Highway West agreement with TxDOT",398,153000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2572331-ee13484fb320e57b98d5eb1f7992d999&start=153&end=551","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2572331-ee13484fb320e57b98d5eb1f7992d999/thumbnail_153000.jpg","/articles/6638424/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Camino-Real-RMA-approves-termination-of-Border-Highway-West-agreement-with-TxDOT","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638424-fd3c3a101aecba995858ee4a6fae873f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181306&Signature=nryHBJ8KWNcMXhIX666awu6RyY1bFDlTHoUMiZ5tHwSI0HKERRLPzrqBBYyfMyp-JJ-dnpBpI~tW64G~NAbf3k2GvC53biNyFQ2sdjtU11Q2PRD3NwA9JPKgNpIed~aSUcaTUGAQJBCbCbK33Zn94trm-5l-2spDAthyiC4jju2pvPUjYRRa8H4UyOEWpNOiSKlAGsUIc3xWLL6Pec~fIhwi4APn2ccdpIacihkjlYlucRTmR~7GkW8ayvEn0WcwnQurftDHDUB~l-cvYyzFPeIsyKzPn3nbk7~2kXl8~Ejpo1ynI-EU1CNgatauosdWKpHipYLpaNmCG5tnEyUncQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority on March 10 approved a resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of a termination agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation that ends prior RMA–TxDOT agreements related to the Border Highway West project and settles outstanding obligations.

The action follows an updated traffic and revenue study that identified shortfalls in the project’s anticipated toll revenue, prompting RMA and TxDOT to proceed with the roadway as a non‑toll facility. “Ultimately though, this termination agreement terminates all of the agreements between TxDOT and the RMA as it relates to the Border Highway West project,” Raymond Tayas, the RMA’s executive director, told the board.

The board heard a brief history from Tayas: TxDOT managed construction while the RMA handled design and installation of toll‑collection facilities. An earlier regional toll plan executed around 2008–2009 included about $1,100,000 from TxDOT to develop that plan, with repayment provisions tied to revenues from tolled facilities. Tayas said a second agreement is being negotiated to address additional debt that passed through those earlier arrangements and to “tie up all of those loose ends.”

Board members asked about project naming; a board member noted references to both “Border Highway West” (the legal name used in the underlying agreements) and the more recent public name “Border West Expressway.” Tayas said the termination uses the legal project name in the existing contracts. A motion to approve the termination agreement was made and the board voted to carry the motion.

The termination agreement before the board is described in the meeting materials as short in operative terms with longer recitals providing the legal and historical background. Tayas said the document extinguishes debts and resolves outstanding obligations tied to the RMA–TxDOT relationship for the project, and that staff recommends approval. He also noted company personnel (Brian O’Reilly) were available if board members had technical questions.

No further conditions or follow‑up actions were listed in the board’s motion; Tayas said a separate negotiation with TxDOT to address remaining debt is ongoing.

A full copy of the termination agreement and the referenced recitals appeared in the meeting packet and were the basis for the board’s vote.","The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority board voted to approve a termination agreement that ends prior agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation related to the Border Highway West project and resolves outstanding obligations; a second separate agreement to address additional debt remains under negotiation.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638410,"RMA staff report: county transit facility feasibility continues; Pelicano Drive litigation awaits judge’s ruling",137,2569000,2706000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2572331-ee13484fb320e57b98d5eb1f7992d999&start=2569&end=2706","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2572331-ee13484fb320e57b98d5eb1f7992d999/thumbnail_2569000.jpg","/articles/6638410/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/RMA-staff-report-county-transit-facility-feasibility-continues-Pelicano-Drive-litigation-awaits-judges-ruling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638410-cbd7e86e0fc640fcf00463cc1b35723b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181306&Signature=gRqMwZsnu8VdBfplMUk91EHSzMvJdey0XEAkgitcApkNR4f1f4qhTpfTDlGqGbJSkfU3A9FDTL2aRR3jmXlYhXQy8IWY9Q3BeBGNmralLf6HdMnNrTWkW5tpLzh~x7ER02UdGSEI6CFqJb0W~dCPufRuxTLl9nWatn90f9ZufOVGe~WGuZrrOgm2L7JXXduRmJoJJAAg3~glKJh09Ataw9vNNOJ8oMGays3sh1E0--qykqthq~wuH30RFjIRv3RseSPBLbMtJqSJEaMC0EUmymp8zGbevx0G9~DL1MZCll9EqAxshsUH5PqVblFDPXWXNBxZaZxwRCENheLpyHXkWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff told the Camino Real RMA board the El Paso County transit facility project remains in the feasibility and environmental review stage and that right‑of‑way acquisition is pending completion of environmental work; design work is on hold until environmental and acquisition steps proceed.

“We do have a parcel in mind, but we need to complete the environmental process, and that's going to take quite some time,” Raymond Tayas said. The feasibility study remains ongoing, design is on hold, and right‑of‑way work will proceed after environmental clearance and acquisition steps.

On the Pelicano Drive widening project, staff reported the trial phase has completed, all briefs have been filed and the matter is now with the judge. “All of this is now in the judge's hands,” Tayas said. Board members asked about elapsed time; staff said roughly one month had passed since the final briefs and that rulings in earlier related proceedings issued about a month after final briefing, so they were hopeful for a ruling soon.

Both items were presented as staff reports; no board action was requested or taken. Staff said they will advise the board immediately when the court issues a ruling on Pelicano Drive and will return with updates on right‑of‑way and environmental milestones for the county transit facility project.","Staff updated the board on the county transit facility feasibility and right‑of‑way work, and reported the Pelicano Drive widening litigation has concluded trial and briefing with the judge; a ruling was expected but not yet issued about one month after the final briefings.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6638415,"Ribbon cutting marks completion of Borderland Expressway phase 1; funding work under way for later phases",175,2245000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2572331-ee13484fb320e57b98d5eb1f7992d999&start=2245&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2572331-ee13484fb320e57b98d5eb1f7992d999/thumbnail_2245000.jpg","/articles/6638415/El-Paso-City/El-Paso-County/Texas/Ribbon-cutting-marks-completion-of-Borderland-Expressway-phase-1-funding-work-under-way-for-later-phases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638415-4d7b41cf0692e7ad94f5cf22c06d0f54/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181306&Signature=DRMggkAuvXEhTKFFrFYA4mr3chveOwi03YCBNGG1os16s7cbTTtT6a8igv6uuLqcoqVYqGV4EJMERG5-0G6cfxkiPSnRC2hOlEe-XlVoLUYUxMTZJ~NPiHXEhs4JdEg9XGq7UKaW030nhRwwC-5oORDIQ9-7YjH7kpmEwXS5qzMQYS3ykjLmawPZ9N1fsrC5GQxj9OA7y0PeJnn0y8-O0u1koenFlxa964y99PATEVcc6KefVXVxmCMVvDGxBONnf6AbUc0pejWEIdMgoygm-K-sTCeR-Bvv6m~dD~E-qiE2BfmgEhZuYriRitdDny7wBTLfi~rEYtVeQScZkV0Hnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members and staff reported on a March ribbon cutting for the completed phase 1 work on the Borderland (Border West) Expressway and discussed next steps to fund remaining phases.

Mr. Smith and other officials attended a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for phase 1, which consists primarily of frontage roadway work between Railroad and Dyer streets. TxDOT reportedly told attendees it expects to hold a groundbreaking for phase 2 in late summer or early fall; the meeting record states phase 2 has funding in place and is the largest remaining funded phase and would extend the expressway lanes toward the state line with New Mexico. Phase 3—the portion traversing Fort Bliss property to connect to Loop 375—remains unfunded.

Staff said they recently met with TxDOT, the MPO and the city of El Paso to develop a funding approach for phase 3. The RMA has an executed agreement with the city to continue Transportation Reinvestment Zone (TRZ) number 3 as one potential funding source. Staff reported a plan to issue State Infrastructure Bank debt to leverage TRZ number 3 revenues as part of a funding package for phase 3.

Board members described the completed frontage road work as a “nice start” and noted the area’s development potential now that improvements are in place. The board also discussed potential ribbon cuttings and site visits so members better understand ongoing projects beyond paper plans.

No board action was required on the update; staff committed to continue coordination with TxDOT, the MPO and city partners as funding strategies advance.","Officials celebrated completion of Borderland Expressway phase 1 with a ribbon cutting; TxDOT indicated a potential phase 2 groundbreaking this late summer or early fall, phase 2 is funded and phase 3 funding planning is underway using transportation reinvestment zone revenues and potential state infrastructure bank debt.","actionData","errors"]

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