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Nut graf: Several items were routine budgeted maintenance and capital contracts; others (the easements and the tax‑abatement agreement) are strategic infrastructure and economic‑development steps intended to support electricity transmission and new power‑generation projects in the region.

Key votes and motions recorded at the meeting (outcomes shown):

- Seal coat group contract: Resolution 25‑03‑04R to participate in the 2025 Parkhill Group seal coat program; motion carried by voice vote (authorized expenditure up to $202,238.15).

- Street sweeper lease: Approved a lease/purchase (three annual payments) and a mile‑to‑mile maintenance program to replace the current sweeper; council approved resolution 25‑03‑05R to enter the lease (motion carried by voice vote).

- Yard‑meter program: Council reimplemented the yard‑meter program for summer 2025 after staff answered technical and regulatory questions; motion to reimplement carried by voice vote.

- Hydrant/meter and capital items: Council heard updates on hydrant replacements and meter programs; no related appropriation was requested at the meeting.

- Easements with Encore Electric Delivery Company LLC: Council approved two separate permanent easements and right‑of‑way agreements to allow new transmission facilities (motions carried by voice votes). City staff indicated the two easements together brought negotiated consideration substantially above Encore’s initial offer.

- Tax abatement for Pecos Power Plant LLC: Council voted to enter into a tax abatement agreement (an initial approval step; a public hearing and final agreement will follow). The company proposed a 10‑year abatement tied to pilot payments and a commitment to build housing; staff and council discussed timing and community benefits.

- Motion from executive session: Council authorized the city manager to continue negotiations for tax‑bought land (motion carried by voice vote).

Votes were taken by voice; in all cases motions were recorded as carried and staff will return with final paperwork, public‑hearing notices or implementation details where required.

Ending: Staff will follow up with required public hearings, contracts and scheduling (TxDOT relief‑route public meeting and final abatement paperwork among items to track).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 27, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Pecos City Council voted on multiple budgeted and contractual items at the meeting, approving a seal‑coat contract, reimplementing the yard‑meter program and authorizing two permanent easements for electric transmission while advancing a tax‑abatement agreement for a proposed power plant.","taxTitle","Pecos, Reeves County, Texas","taxId",69588,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6099516,"Animal shelter seeks city funding for spay/neuter clinic; council approves up to $8,000",566,3853000,4419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2817278-9a0048524f2c1ff3fb9e9de906d761a2&start=3853&end=4419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2817278-9a0048524f2c1ff3fb9e9de906d761a2/thumbnail_3853000.jpg","/articles/6099516/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Animal-shelter-seeks-city-funding-for-spayneuter-clinic-council-approves-up-to-8000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099516-dacb813d6239ae5c35a0d9004653791e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177777&Signature=drjSWQhbFay0PFPSqDnGz2CWYpieJ-ZndzLSORTaaVqkw0e-3CWPIDSiRFMcH6i7D0POjJZMFLNuUeBNOJqRdVF7hv~NwQUP47Lfemyrfq9b3BfmSKKKT3AErlUkHoiFt~BKTZb0eAlppnfQayV4xE99LSdoE9V70t3WS6Onsu5rs6Bx~g2cg6w4r-nZpZSj9cc~i0DATVMUYBZ0Pb0Ohc3TUIaiw9Qy5YiatL-D~MyJOAgSJYZzEdkw3xsgPb9wT5ZgF5hIZ~mdm6FKJYtJOJJll6TV8NvlezATdRBiCH9WhuHGl0PLO-obYVXqddchgR7Fa4aZ~-2BoX7fKM58kA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Christy Wright, representing the Pecos animal shelter, told the council the shelter’s intake of young animals has surged and that the shelter needs local capacity to reduce strain on operations and improve live outcomes.

Wright outlined a proposed self‑supported spay/neuter clinic planned for June 2025 at the Pecos High School veterinary science lab. The clinic would sterilize 60 dogs owned by residents of Pecos or Reeves County, provide core vaccinations and microchipping, and include limited diagnostics. Wright said the total cost to sterilize 60 dogs at the clinic would be $10,800 and that organizers expect two‑thirds of clients (about 40 appointments) to pay $50, reducing the remaining funding need to about $8,800; rescue partner One Tail at a Time pledged $800 in scholarships. “The cost to spay and neuter these 60 community dogs is $10,800,” Wright said.

Nut graf: To secure the clinic the shelter asked the council for up to $8,000 to cover the remaining cost if donations fall short. The council approved a motion to provide up to $8,000, and a council member challenged Reeves County to match that amount.

Wright said the clinic will require proof of Pecos or Reeves County residency at appointment time and that the high school veterinary science lab and partners (Fixed West Texas and One Tail at a Time West Texas) will provide veterinarians, technicians and equipment. The shelter plans to charge $50 per dog and pursue donor funds to subsidize those who cannot pay.

Ending: Council approved the requested amount and directed staff to confirm details; officials said partners may pursue additional clinics if funding and logistics allow.","Pecos animal shelter officials described a spike in puppies and outlined plans for a community low‑cost spay and neuter clinic for 60 dogs; the council approved up to $8,000 to secure the clinic.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6099521,"Consultant reports wins on Austin and Washington visits; TxDOT relief route public meeting planned",559,3004000,3563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2817278-9a0048524f2c1ff3fb9e9de906d761a2&start=3004&end=3563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2817278-9a0048524f2c1ff3fb9e9de906d761a2/thumbnail_3004000.jpg","/articles/6099521/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Consultant-reports-wins-on-Austin-and-Washington-visits-TxDOT-relief-route-public-meeting-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6099521-689456908b0777c7c5b97a5602b04b4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177777&Signature=GU2NowLltl-I60d~Kx~J3-QtWI3VmsCh7kBewyic7i6qaLUxfj2MtHFIBl1oR1KDoqSZCPu~eUG-aONHTaNHQRnAi~dENNaJRTtlrYVl8e9t0reNKczDMuSQjho3y3fUjy~9I2oA7AMgWqmx5mmVxYYzuDNfCSsZGxaXCtAIGLsuRcanB5Fn7ZCJFfUX8yNVmMkTFccnH1VKhXc654P7BOm~9zEl-X7OlgtDFTy-z~hWtldmcQKatC8uh~C32tpisCbHUkh14DSOuoiRMdsdg3cHxGDVuzOyJApy6DWPFsGbtET2oKFcZx49J0phELKEyzGkZZrsgULzZOv8eK2Xug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ernie Gonzalez Jr., president and CEO of EMC Strategy Group LLC, updated the Pecos City Council on Austin 'Austin Days' and recent meetings in Washington, D.C., where the city's delegation met with federal and state elected officials and agency staff about transportation, water infrastructure and regional economic development.

Gonzalez said the delegation met with state legislators including Senator Blanco and Representative Eddie Morales and received briefings from TxDOT officials on the US‑285 expansion and an East Route relief‑route project that could put a loop around Pecos. TxDOT will hold a public meeting at the STEM center in April to collect comments on the relief‑route project, Gonzalez said.

Nut graf: The visits included meetings with U.S. congressional offices and federal agencies to seek support for transportation projects, water supply efforts (including a desalination line concept from Corpus Christi into West Texas), and a possible immigration‑detention contract; Gonzalez described the ICE discussions as promising and said ICE officials may visit Reeves County soon.

Gonzalez said the Washington delegation met with staff from Senator Ted Cruz's office and Congressmen including Tony Gonzales (McFarland was referenced in the discussion) and also reached out across state lines to Congressman Gabe Vasquez of New Mexico to demonstrate regional cooperation within the Permian Basin. He said federal meetings included Department of Homeland Security personnel who review facility use by ICE; “The meeting was a huge success,” Gonzalez said about the ICE discussions.

Gonzalez told the council the delegation also presented to the Texas Transportation Commission and received positive feedback; he said EMC will continue representing Pecos at commission meetings and tracking state legislative activity relevant to the city's priorities.

Ending: Gonzalez said he and his team remain in active contact with city staff and will return with follow-ups after the April TxDOT public meeting and any scheduled federal visits.
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Ward said preliminary design and construction work has left the park usable during daytime hours but not yet for evening play because lighting remains unconnected. “We just need the revenue to to get back in line,” Ward said, describing efforts to add events, tournaments and programs to draw more visitors to Pecos.

Nut graf: The ballpark team is recruiting tournaments (NCS has offered 12 dates, including a West Texas state championship in May), adding new local events (an April 12 “extreme kickball” tournament tied to the city's Easter event), hiring a marketing manager to expand outreach and refining concession and sponsorship arrangements in advance of a two-day grand opening for Phase 2.

Ward said NCS has already scheduled a spring state championship with roughly 26 teams signed and could reach 40 by the event. That tournament will include a concert; Ward said the headliner may draw from the San Antonio market. He also described negotiations to host softball events, other tournament providers the park is courting, and planned attendance-driving trips (Sport ETA in Tulsa) to book additional rights holders.

Bryant (Brian), the park’s new marketing and business development manager, has begun targeted radio, newspaper and social media campaigns and is planning digital advertising that stretches into Odessa, Midland, Carlsbad and El Paso. Ward said the park also switched food distribution to US Foods to improve quality and margins and that little-league play this spring has produced a 20–30% increase in on-site spending.

Ward said fields built in Phase 2 are usable during daylight but the lights still need power; he expects an update in April on a schedule to energize lighting. He also reported Phase 2 amenities — including a splash pad, playground and clubhouse space — will be part of a planned two-day grand opening he hopes to announce within two to three weeks. The park plans rentals, movie nights and open hours for the new facilities to maximize community use.

Council members and staff pressed Ward on marketing and community partnership work; Ward said team members are pursuing corporate sponsorships (including local oil companies) and working with the Pecos Bills on advertising and hiring an event coordinator for home games. Ward said NCS and other rights holders will be courted aggressively and that the park is leveraging connections at conferences to book multi-year events.

Ending: Ward encouraged council members and residents to visit the site to see progress and said the park staff will present updates to the council as tournament contracts and the grand opening date are finalized.","Cyclone Ballpark general manager Thomas Ward told the Pecos City Council the park is operating under revenue pressure from weather and construction but is launching events, bringing tournaments and expanding marketing to boost attendance ahead of a planned Phase 2 grand opening.","actionData","errors"]

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